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Professionalizing child welfare: An evaluation of a clinical consultation model for supervisors

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Title: Professionalizing child welfare: An evaluation of a clinical consultation model for supervisors
Authors: Strand, Virginia C. strand@fordham.edu, Badger, Lee1
Source: Children & Youth Services Review. Aug2005, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p865-880. 16p.
Subject Terms: *Child welfare, *Social work education, Social work with children, Social work with youth
Abstract: Abstract: This article describes a clinical consultation model that was developed and tested with child welfare supervisors in a large urban municipality over a 3-year period. Carried out within the framework of an existing university–child welfare partnership, the project involved faculty from six schools of social work and a large child welfare system. The evaluation methodology included a pre–post self-assessment measure, a consumer satisfaction questionnaire, and follow-up at 3- and 15-month post-program participation. Findings revealed significant increases in scores on the self-assessment scale from years 1 (the pilot study) to 2. Fidelity of the intervention was consistent across years 2 and 3, with statistically significant changes in self-assessment scores in each year as well. This consultation program offers one tool for professional development that links faculty from schools of social work with MSW-level supervisors in the field, and yields encouraging results for professional decision-making in the provision of direct service. The model is transferable to other large cities and to many state-wide child welfare systems with comparable numbers of staff and clients. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: This article describes a clinical consultation model that was developed and tested with child welfare supervisors in a large urban municipality over a 3-year period. Carried out within the framework of an existing university–child welfare partnership, the project involved faculty from six schools of social work and a large child welfare system. The evaluation methodology included a pre–post self-assessment measure, a consumer satisfaction questionnaire, and follow-up at 3- and 15-month post-program participation. Findings revealed significant increases in scores on the self-assessment scale from years 1 (the pilot study) to 2. Fidelity of the intervention was consistent across years 2 and 3, with statistically significant changes in self-assessment scores in each year as well. This consultation program offers one tool for professional development that links faculty from schools of social work with MSW-level supervisors in the field, and yields encouraging results for professional decision-making in the provision of direct service. The model is transferable to other large cities and to many state-wide child welfare systems with comparable numbers of staff and clients. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:01907409
DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2004.12.001