Connecting children and youth with their families during COVID-19: perspectives of child welfare workers and foster parents

Maiter, Sarah; Ssewanyana, Derrick; Kikulwe, Daniel; Sato, Christa

doi:10.1080/15548732.2024.2306149

Journal of Public Child Welfare

2024

DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2024.2306149

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Connecting children and youth with their families during COVID-19: perspectives of child welfare workers and foster parents

Sarah Maiter,

Derrick Ssewanyana,

Daniel Kikulwe

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Navigating Challenges and Leveraging Technology: Experiences of Child Welfare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maiter,

Kikulwe,

Danish

et al. 2024

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This qualitative study explores the experiences of child welfare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic through virtual interviews, focusing on the challenges and adaptations in their work and support systems. Participants reported significant difficulties in maintaining a healthy work–life balance, heightened stress, anxiety, and increased workloads due to sick leaves and burnout. This study highlights the dual role of technology as both a stressor and a crucial tool, with rapid integration posing challenges while also enabling continued support for children and families. Despite these challenges, workers demonstrated resilience and creativity, developing innovative solutions to navigate the new landscape. The findings underscore the importance of robust support systems, clear communication, and equitable access to technology. This study suggests integrating lessons learned during the pandemic into future child welfare practices to enhance resilience and adaptability in the face of future crises.

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Navigating Challenges and Leveraging Technology: Experiences of Child Welfare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maiter,

Kikulwe,

Danish

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Connecting children and youth with their families during COVID-19: perspectives of child welfare workers and foster parents

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Navigating Challenges and Leveraging Technology: Experiences of Child Welfare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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