ERIC Number: EJ967187
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 17
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Does Community and Family Engagement Enhance Permanency for Children in Foster Care? Findings from an Evaluation of the Family-to-Family Initiative
Crampton, David S.; Usher, Charles L.; Wildfire, Judith B.; Webster, Daniel; Cuccaro-Alamin, Stephanie
Child Welfare, v90 n4 p61-77 2011
There is limited research assessing the effectiveness of family engagement for improving permanency for children. An important challenge is that randomized designs are not feasible for evaluating these practices because effective implementation of family engagement requires systemic change. Findings from a national evaluation are presented to illustrate how preliminary evidence can be developed from comprehensive child welfare reform initiatives. The results show when and how family and community participation may facilitate permanency for children. (Contains 3 footnotes and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Evidence, Community Involvement, Child Welfare, Welfare Services, Foster Care, Family Involvement, Placement, Decision Making, Intervention, Evaluation, Childrens Rights
Child Welfare League of America. P.O. Box 932831, Atlanta, GA 31193-2831. Tel: 800-407-6273; Tel: 770-280-4164; e-mail: order@cwla.org; Web site: http://www.cwla.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona; California; Colorado; Kentucky; North Carolina; Ohio
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