SAFE The Practice Values

SAFE practice values provide the foundation for a quality SAFE home study. The overall integrity and validity of the SAFE home study process is directly related to adherence to SAFE's practice values.

1. Practice Value 1

   Because families are valuable resources for children, the SAFE home study process strives to be inclusive not exclusive.

2. Practice Value 2

   Psychosocial Evaluation is a key component of a SAFE home study

3. Practice Value 3

   SAFE incorporates a psychosocial evaluation cycle that highlights and recognizes family strengths and identifies and addresses issues of concern

4. Practice Value 4

   SAFE is built on the belief that families and individuals have the capacity for change

5. Practice Value 5

   The social work interview is the foundation of good social work practice and an essential part of a SAFE home study

6. Practice Value 6

   In order to effectively accomplish a SAFE home study practitioners must be aware of and understand how personal biases influence their perceptions and determinations

7. Practice Value 7

   SAFE home studies should never be accomplished without the benefit of supervision or consultation

8. Practice Value 8

   Applicants are advised at the beginning of a SAFE home study that they will have the opportunity to receive or to read a copy of their final written home study report

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