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Characteristics And Case Outcomes Of Families That Participate In Team Decision Making, Veronica Mendez Lopez
Characteristics And Case Outcomes Of Families That Participate In Team Decision Making, Veronica Mendez Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the demographics, case characteristics, and outcomes of families that participate in Team Decision Making (TDM) within the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Children's Services Division. The study used secondary data from Riverside County Child Welfare System/Case Management System (CWS/CMS) and Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) databases. Data was collected from 2253 families that first entered CWS and participated in TDM between the years 2008-2012.
Independent Living Program Participants' Perceptions Of Permanency And Their Services Needs, Kimberly Margaret Stark
Independent Living Program Participants' Perceptions Of Permanency And Their Services Needs, Kimberly Margaret Stark
Theses Digitization Project
As youth emancipate out of the child welfare system, they face many challenges. This study investigated whether or not having a permanent connection was beneficial to young adults after they left foster care. It showed that even with the presence of an identified mentor to guide youth post-emancipation, these youth were still facing serious difficulties.
A Strength-Based Perspective On Group Homes, Liza Ana Fimbres, Rose Kathleen Solomon
A Strength-Based Perspective On Group Homes, Liza Ana Fimbres, Rose Kathleen Solomon
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to promote a more positive perspective on group homes by raising awareness of their strengths. By identifying strengths, group homes can gain knowledge of and build upon assets to better meet the needs of children in the child welfare system.
Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson
Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson
Theses Digitization Project
This study explored social workers' views (attitudes and perceptions) on reasons and causes for disproportionality among African American children in the child welfare system. This study contributed to social work practice, policy, and research because it is the first study of its kind for Riverside County where information is readily available to understand the reasons and causes for disproportionality among these children according to social workers.