💼 Why CPS Workers Need CISD — And Why Our Model Works
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💼 Why CPS Workers Need CISD — And Why Our Model Works
Every day, Child Protective Services workers carry the weight of society’s deepest traumas — domestic violence, child abuse, poverty, addiction, grief, and generational breakdowns. We walk into homes torn apart, sit with families in crisis, and witness things most people can’t even imagine. And we’re expected to keep going.
We are helpers. Problem-solvers. Mandated reporters. But we are also human.
And the truth is: we need space to process what we witness.
That’s why I created a trauma-informed CISD (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) model — one specifically designed for CPS workers and frontline social service staff. It’s not just about preventing burnout. It’s about preserving humanity in a system that often forgets we have our own hearts, too. Ready to Purchase? Buy Now
🚨 The Problem: CPS Workers Are in Crisis
The data speaks for itself:
- High turnover, often within the first 1–2 years
- Increased sick days, mental health leave, and FMLA use
- Secondary trauma that mimics PTSD — but with no formal support
- Workers leaving the field entirely, citing emotional exhaustion and lack of support
We debrief police.
We debrief fire departments.
We debrief disaster responders.
Why aren’t we debriefing social workers? Ready to Purchase? Buy Now
🌿 The Solution: A Targeted CISD Model for CPS
Our CISD model isn’t generic. It was built by someone who lived it — me.
I’m a Qualified Professional and social worker who has worked within the child welfare system. I’ve cleaned up after others’ departures, held unsafe caseloads, navigated community backlash, and watched coworkers collapse under the pressure.
So I created a CISD model designed for us — those on the front lines of child protection, family preservation, and community safety.
This model is:
- ✅ Trauma-informed
- ✅ Peer-led or supervisor-led
- ✅ Flexible (in-person, virtual, group, or 1:1)
- ✅ Research-supported
- ✅ Simple to implement — no clinical license required
- ✅ Grounded in healing-centered engagement, not bureaucracy
📘 What’s Included in the CISD Toolkit?
The Workforce Resilience Support Toolkit™ includes:
- 🧠 A step-by-step guide to conducting debriefing sessions after critical events (like child fatalities, removals, worker assaults, violent investigations, public scrutiny, etc.)
- 🗣 Scripts and reflection questions for facilitators and teams
- 📄 Printable forms for self-assessment and team debriefs
- 🎯 Implementation plans for supervisors and administrators
- 📊 Evaluation tools to track morale, stress, and impact
- 🪴 Optional add-ons like nature-based recovery sessions, cultural grounding activities, and custom wellness planning
It’s designed to be replicable, low-cost, and culturally responsive — because real wellness doesn't come from pizza parties and platitudes.
🔧 How It’s Used in CPS Settings
After a high-impact event, like:
- A child fatality or severe abuse case
- Removal of multiple children
- Physical threat to a worker or staff member
- Public backlash or media involvement
- Unexpected staff resignations or overload
The team lead or designated facilitator gathers available staff for a brief but structured debrief session using the tools in the kit.
Each session can be:
- Group-based or one-on-one
- As short as 15–30 minutes
- Held in person or virtually
- Peer-facilitated or supervisor-led
Over time, this practice becomes embedded into your culture — a way of saying “we care about your well-being” and “you don’t have to carry this alone.”
It increases retention, reduces emotional shutdown, and builds worker resilience from the inside out. Ready to Purchase? Buy Now
✋ What You’re Not Doing
Let’s be real — if your staff wellness plan only includes one EAP flyer, a stale training once a year, or a vague reminder to “reach out if you need help”… it’s not enough.
CPS workers need real tools, not more tasks.
They need time and space to process what they’ve seen, cry if they need to, and be reminded that they are not alone.
That’s what this model provides.
🤝 Consulting & Training with the Creator (That’s Me)
As the developer of this model and a practicing social worker, I offer:
- 💬 Live consultations (virtual or in person) to help you integrate the toolkit into your agency
- 📚 Train-the-trainer sessions so supervisors or leads can facilitate confidently
- ✍🏽 Customization of the CISD forms and prompts to meet your agency's culture
- 🔄 Ongoing coaching for resilience team leads and Peer Support Specialists
- 🌾 Optional nature-based retreat models for deeper trauma recovery work with staff
Whether you’re a county DSS office, nonprofit agency, or contracted child welfare program, I can help you build your own resilience framework without overwhelming your team.
🗂 How to Access the Toolkit
The Workforce Resilience Support Toolkit™ is available in two formats:
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🔹 Site License ($1,975+)
Full digital access for your agency or site, including unlimited internal use. -
🔹 Toolkit + Consulting Package (varies by size)
Includes the license, implementation plan, custom add-ons, and live virtual consulting.
Special pricing and grant support available for:
- Rural counties
- BIPOC-led programs
- Faith-based partners
- Programs serving high-risk workers (DV, CPS, foster care)
📩 Want to Learn More or Get Started?
Visit [Blu Roses Garden LLC] or email me directly to set up:
- A free info session
- A grant proposal letter of support
- A pilot launch at your site
- Or licensing options for your state or program
Ready to Purchase? Buy Now
📧 Email: lm.bluroses@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.BluRosesGarden.com
📞 Available for virtual consults nationwide
🌸 Final Word
This model exists because I needed it.
Because we need it.
Because too many of us are silently breaking in a system that depends on our strength.
Let’s change that — not with buzzwords, but with real support, real tools, and real care.
You are not just a case manager. You are not just a number.
You are a healer, a protector, and a human being — and you deserve space to be cared for, too.
Let’s make that standard.
📌 Copyright:
> © 2025 Blu Roses Garden LLC. All rights reserved. Licensed for internal agency use only. Reproduction or resale prohibited without permission.
📌 Creator Note:
> This model was created by Shamika Pompey, BSW/MSW Student, for CPS workers and healing professionals. For consulting, training, or partnerships, contact: lm.bluroses@gmail.com