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ERIC Number: EJ1193817
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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Participants' Satisfaction with Family Involvement Meetings: Implications for Child Welfare Practice
Ahn, Haksoon; Hartzel, Samantha; Shaw, Terry
Research on Social Work Practice, v28 n8 p952-963 Nov 2018
Purpose: Bivariate and logistics regression analyses were conducted to examine the effectiveness of child welfare agencies' Family Group Decision-Making (FGDM) practices focused on strengthening families and positive outcomes for children. This study evaluates one mid-Atlantic state's implementation of a FGDM called family involvement meetings (FIMs) to improve family strengths and their active engagement in the service planning process. Methods: Through use of a FIM Feedback Survey, participants provided satisfaction feedback on the general FIM process and what factors are associated with their satisfaction and decision-making at the meeting. Results: Multiple factors of participant's engagement, incorporating family strengths, and the FIM facilitator's knowledge and skills had significant impacts on the participant's decision-making and overall FIM satisfaction score. Discussion: This study will contribute to examining FGDM facilitators' practices and effective outcomes of FIMs to improve the well-being, safety, and permanency outcomes for children and their families.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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