Child Welfare Practice Model Implementation Projects: Lessons Learned

Sanclimenti, Jill G.; Caceda-Castro, Lizbeth E.; DeSantis, James

doi:10.1080/15548732.2016.1275920

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“…In light of these findings, to meet the FFPSA legislation, continued focus on family engagement will be critical. Past CB-supported capacity building efforts to install practice models, which generally emphasize family engagement, found that such efforts require intensive engagement of leaders and a diverse group of stakeholders; attention to organizational culture and climate; and a continual process of building and revisiting staff knowledge and skills through training, coaching, supervision, and accountability systems (Lambert et al, 2016; Sanclimenti et al, 2016). Future evaluation results of CB capacity building efforts may find an increase in the number of hours devoted to jurisdictions to install such critical practice innovations that focus on family engagement.…”

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Child Welfare Practice Improvement Efforts: A Descriptive Study of Capacity Building Services Received by Courts, States, and Tribes

Richards

DeWolfe

Sun

et al. 2021

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Service

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The staff practices and organizational processes of child welfare agencies and courts influence families’ experiences and outcomes. Capacity building services have been delivered to improve organizational performance and practices, but studies of their impact are hampered by a lack of data on specific features of services. This study describes services delivered by the Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative during 2017–2019 using data from the Collaborative’s service and outcome tracking system. By supporting more rigorous study, these data can promote service improvements. These service data also provide a baseline that can be used to explore how services may change over time in response to federal legislation and social contextual factors such as the coronavirus pandemic.

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confidence: 99%

Child Welfare Practice Improvement Efforts: A Descriptive Study of Capacity Building Services Received by Courts, States, and Tribes

Richards

DeWolfe

Sun

et al. 2021

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Service

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“…Furthermore, implementing practice models in different contexts involves several implementation barriers that also create challenges to an outcome evaluation (e.g., Bostock et al, 2017;Roberts, Caslor, Turnell, Pearson, & Pecora, 2019). For example, previous studies have identified that e.g., leadership and organisational climate, training and coaching, alignment with other organisational systems and initiatives, time and resources and staff permanency influence implementation of practice models (Antle et al, 2012;Lambert, Richards, & Merrill, 2016;Sanclimenti, Caceda-Castro, & DeSantis, 2017;Sheehan et al, 2018). Despite this, rigorous evaluations within child protections have been successfully conducted (e.g., Chaffin et al, 2004) and these new models of practice are deserving of the same level of rigour in terms of evaluation.…”

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Effectiveness of child protection practice models: a systematic review

Isokuortti

Aaltio

Laajasalo

et al. 2020

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Background: Attempts to improve child protection outcomes by implementing social work practice models embedded in a particular theory and practice approach, have increased internationally over the past decade. Objective: To assess the evidence of the effectiveness of child protection practice models in improving outcomes for children and families. Participants and setting: Children < 18 years and their families involved in child protection services. Methods: A systematic review was conducted to synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of child protection practice models. Systematic searches across 10 electronic databases and grey literature were conducted to identify quasi-experimental studies minimally. Included studies were critically appraised and the findings summarized narratively. Results: Five papers, representing six studies, focusing on three practice models (Solution-Based Casework; Signs of Safety; and Reclaiming Social Work) met the inclusion criteria. All studies applied a quasi-experimental design. Overall, the quality of the evidence was rated as being poor, with studies suffering from a risk of selection bias, small sample sizes and short-term follow up. Conclusions: Despite the popularity of practice models, the evidence base for their effectiveness is still limited. The results suggest that high-quality studies are urgently needed to evaluate the impact of practice models in improving the outcomes of child-protection-involved families. The findings also illustrate the difficulties of conducting high-quality outcome evaluations in children's social care, and these challenges and future directions for research, are discussed.

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“…However, it is essential to emphasize that assessing the initial implementation of the MIAF will offer invaluable insights to enhance the practice model. This step is crucial before considering scaling up or conducting a randomized control trial, as strongly recommended by implementation science frameworks [8,10]. Additionally, the study's focus on specific geographic regions within Portugal may restrict the generalizability of findings to the entire country.…”

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“…These frameworks help specify and operationalize caseworkers' skills and practices through different stages of the child welfare continuum [8,9]. As such, child welfare practice models have been found to enhance consistency in practice [10], facilitate the achievement of case goals and family engagement [11], and improve children's outcomes when implemented with fidelity [12].…”

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The All4Children project to assess the initial implementation of the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care in Portugal: A description of the study protocol

Baptista,

Grangeia,

Negrão

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background The All4Children project addresses the urgent need to transition from institutionalization to family-based care for out-of-home children in Portugal. Despite evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of institutionalization, only a small percentage of children (less than 4%) are currently placed in family foster care in the country. In response to European directives for deinstitutionalization, Portuguese legislation now prioritizes non-kinship family foster care as the preferred alternative for young children in need of care. To facilitate this transition, the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care (MIAF) was developed, offering a comprehensive framework covering the entire spectrum of family foster care. Objective This research aims to investigate the initial implementation stage of the MIAF to promote high-quality family foster care in Portugal. Method The study will conduct a mixed-method and longitudinal research project in family foster care agencies across different regions of Portugal, focusing on evaluating the implementation and outcomes of the MIAF model using a multi-informant and multi-method approach. The participants will include caseworkers, children aged 0–9 years entering foster care, and their respective foster families enrolled in the MIAF program. Process evaluation will assess fidelity, feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability of MIAF modules, while outcome evaluation will examine child safety, stability, well-being, as well as foster family well-being and quality of relational care. Outcomes The insights gained from this research initiative will serve as a foundation for the ongoing enhancement of MIAF. Consequently, this project has the capacity to advance evidence-based child welfare practices by refining processes and strategies to better serve vulnerable children and youth. Conclusion Facilitated by a multidisciplinary team, this project will contribute to advancing research in the field, enhancing practice, and informing policy during a pivotal stage of deinstitutionalization in Portugal.

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Child Welfare Practice Model Implementation Projects: Lessons Learned

Cited by 12 publications

References 19 publications

Child Welfare Practice Improvement Efforts: A Descriptive Study of Capacity Building Services Received by Courts, States, and Tribes

Child Welfare Practice Improvement Efforts: A Descriptive Study of Capacity Building Services Received by Courts, States, and Tribes

Effectiveness of child protection practice models: a systematic review

The All4Children project to assess the initial implementation of the Integrated Model of Family Foster Care in Portugal: A description of the study protocol

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