Dual relationships in child welfare practice: A framework for ethical decision making

Brenner, Eliot; Kindler, Diane; Freundlich, Madelyn

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.06.023

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“…Changes at an organizational level, which affect agency operations and offer challenges associated with reduced resources and the transfer of responsibilities from one unit or person to another, make advocacy for families necessary (Wigley, Preston-Shoot, McMurray, & Connolly, 2012). Advocacy on behalf of foster children and foster parents with other children's services staff is also necessary (Brenner, Kindler, & Freundlich, 2010).…”

Section: Advocating Within the Agencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Challenges facing foster parent resource workers in Canada

Brown

Gerrits²,

Anderson³

2016

Int J Soc Welfare

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Many different professional staff members in children's services systems interact with foster parents. In Canada, the title “resource worker” is used in many jurisdictions for those who work most directly and closely with licensed foster parents. There is, however, limited research on the experiences of resource workers. In the study, 68 resource workers from 14 agencies within a large metropolitan area in Canada were asked: “What challenges do you face as a foster parent resource worker?” The results were analyzed using concept mapping methodology and resulted in nine concepts: balance diverse stakeholder needs, motivate foster parents, manage dual roles, respond to foster parent misconduct, deal with disagreements, maintain credibility, meet demands of organization, stay up to date on changes, and lack of support. The results were compared and contrasted with the available literature.

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Section: Advocating Within the Agencymentioning

confidence: 99%