Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.3 The Child Abuse Prevention logo is used on all materials. Materials must be approved by DCS before they are released. The Child Abuse Prevention logo is in Exhibit A, Logo. 3.4 RCAP Council 3.4.1 Form a Council with members that are reflective of the community served. 3.4.2 The Council must consist of at least one (1) Parent who is strength based and solution focused that has been impacted by the child protection system. 3.4.3 The Council may consist of the following members who will complete the identified tasks: 3.4.3.1 One (1) member who will organize the Council, facilitate meetings, provide networking opportunities and coordinate required activities. 3.4.3.2 One (1) trainer who is certified in the required approved curriculum and will facilitate workshops, organize community events. The Council may utilize a qualified trainer from another council or agency. 3.4.3.3 One (1) member who is experienced in the use of social media and will post prevention materials on a monthly basis. 3.4.3.4 One (1) member who will advertise and recruit participants for workshops and community events. 3.4.3.5 Members who represent an organization such as a school, Family Resource Center, Home Visiting Program, Mental Health Clinic, County Health Department, Library or some other agency who has direct access to a diversity of parents and families in the general community. 3.4.3.6 One (1) member who will maintain a community resource list and other educational materials. 3.4.3.7 Parent, Caregiver and Youth Advisors who have a positive, strength based and solution focused outlook towards the prevention of child abuse/neglect and who have benefitted from child welfare or other community services. The council may compensate parents, caregivers and youth using these guidelines: a) Stipend for each meeting attended; b) Reimbursement for miles traveled; c) Per diem travel reimbursement for a percentage of hotel, if traveling over fifty (50) miles one way; d) Reimbursement for child care. 3.4.3.8 Business Leaders, Faith-based Community Leaders, Philanthropists, Medical/Health Leaders. 3.4.3.9 Any DCS employee(s). 3.4.4 All members shall be well educated in the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and in each of the five (5) protective factors (Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, Social Emotional Competence of Children, Social Connections, Parental Resilience, and Concrete Supports). Members may become educated after joining the council. See section 4.2 regarding educational training. 3.4.5 Members may fill multiple duties, as outlined above. 3.4.6 Council funds may be used to provide food and beverages during council meetings.
