Promising Innovations in Child Welfare Education: Findings from a National Initiative

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Title: Promising Innovations in Child Welfare Education: Findings from a National Initiative
Language: English
Authors: Strand, Virginia C., Dettlaff, Alan J., Counts-Spriggs, Margaret
Source: Journal of Social Work Education. 2015 51(2):S195-S208.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Welfare Services, Social Work, Caseworker Approach, Educational Innovation, College Programs, Trainees, Curriculum Development, Field Experience Programs, Career Readiness, Competency Based Education, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Evidence, Behavioral Objectives, Educational Change, Educational Practices, Qualitative Research, Surveys
Geographic Terms: Georgia, Illinois
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2015.1072411#abstract
ISSN: 1043-7797
Abstract: For many years, schools of social work have engaged in partnerships, especially with public child welfare agencies, to prepare a competent and professional child welfare workforce through the mechanism of Title IV-E training. In 2008 the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI) established an additional resource for preparing students in social work schools for child welfare practice. Twelve NCWWI traineeship programs supported a diverse group of BSW and MSW students from 2008 to 2013 and prepared them for client-centered practice informed by child welfare and leadership competencies. This article highlights a curriculum innovation in an MSW program and a field innovation in a BSW program that were designed to increase the readiness of BSW and MSW students for child welfare practice.
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Number of References: 19
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: EJ1078047
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:For many years, schools of social work have engaged in partnerships, especially with public child welfare agencies, to prepare a competent and professional child welfare workforce through the mechanism of Title IV-E training. In 2008 the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI) established an additional resource for preparing students in social work schools for child welfare practice. Twelve NCWWI traineeship programs supported a diverse group of BSW and MSW students from 2008 to 2013 and prepared them for client-centered practice informed by child welfare and leadership competencies. This article highlights a curriculum innovation in an MSW program and a field innovation in a BSW program that were designed to increase the readiness of BSW and MSW students for child welfare practice.
ISSN:1043-7797
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2015.1072411#abstract