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Decision Making In Child Welfare: The Relationship Between Social Worker Characteristics And The Perception Of Detaining Children In Child Abuse Investigations, Elizabeth Ann Donth
Decision Making In Child Welfare: The Relationship Between Social Worker Characteristics And The Perception Of Detaining Children In Child Abuse Investigations, Elizabeth Ann Donth
Theses Digitization Project
The intent of this research is to determine the relationship, if any, between social worker characteristics such as age, gender, parental status, years of experience as a social worker, education level and the perception of safety and risk factors in child abuse investigations. The research study will focus on the public sector of child welfare, specifically the initial investigation period (Investigative Services program) within Riverside County Department of Public Social Services in Riverside, California. A quantitative questionnaire was provided to social workers currently assigned within Investigative Services (IS) programs.
Social Workers Perception Of Kinship Care Givers Unmet Needs, Carol Ann Rakestraw, Fallon Elaine Greene
Social Workers Perception Of Kinship Care Givers Unmet Needs, Carol Ann Rakestraw, Fallon Elaine Greene
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the social workers perceptions of unmet need of kinship care providers. The study examined why the needs are not met for these kinship care providers in San Bernardino County.
Addressing The Disproportionate Representation Of African American Children In The Child Welfare System, Cecilia Elizabeth Roman
Addressing The Disproportionate Representation Of African American Children In The Child Welfare System, Cecilia Elizabeth Roman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to examine social workers' perceptions on the disproportionate representation of African American children in the child welfare system and social workers views on their training and education on cultural competence. Eight face-to-face interviews were carried out with masters' level social workers at San Bernardino County's Gifford office of Children and Family Services. Qualitative method was used to analyze the findings.
Social Workers Perceptions Of Concurrent Planning, Kelsey Marie Karr, Summer Renee Randall
Social Workers Perceptions Of Concurrent Planning, Kelsey Marie Karr, Summer Renee Randall
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine how social workers perceive concurrent planning at Children and Families Services of San Bernardino County. Concurrent planning is the practice of working with families to reunify while also pursuing alternative plans for permanency should reunification fail, is an integral part of child welfare.
Exploring Social Workers Beliefs And Practices When Working With Gay And Lesbian Youth, Ethan Brian Michaels
Exploring Social Workers Beliefs And Practices When Working With Gay And Lesbian Youth, Ethan Brian Michaels
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine child welfare workers' beliefs and practices while working with gay and lesbian youth. This study surveyed forty-one children's social workers and their supervisors in Los Angeles County's Department of Children and Family Services.
The Impact Of California's Service Delivery System On Developmentally Disabled Youth Emancipating From The Child Welfare System, Carey Ann Doetschman
The Impact Of California's Service Delivery System On Developmentally Disabled Youth Emancipating From The Child Welfare System, Carey Ann Doetschman
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine public child welfare and regional center workers' perceptions of the experiences that developmentally disabled youth have as they emancipate from child welfare services into the adult developmental service sector. Data was collected by interviewing workers from Inland Regional Center and San Bernardino County's Child Welfare Department. The sample of this study included nine case managers and social workers who presented nine cases. Qualitative Interviews were designed and conducted with workers from both agencies utilizing the same basic interview guide.
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.
Job Satisfaction Of Child Welfare Workers In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Susana Ramirez, Mirella Ochoa
Job Satisfaction Of Child Welfare Workers In San Bernardino County Department Of Children's Services, Susana Ramirez, Mirella Ochoa
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the research study was to assess the job satisfaction of child welfae workers specifically working for San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services.
Understanding The Knowledge Masters Of Social Work Student's Have In Regard To Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Foster Youth Issues, Amy Rebecca Taliaferro
Understanding The Knowledge Masters Of Social Work Student's Have In Regard To Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Foster Youth Issues, Amy Rebecca Taliaferro
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to understand the levels of competence that master's level social work students have in regard to the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender foster youth.
Overrepresentation Of African Americans In The Child Welfare System: Differential Treatment In Risk Assessment By Public Child Welfare Workers, Rebecca Sheree Owens, Courtney Marques Roushion
Overrepresentation Of African Americans In The Child Welfare System: Differential Treatment In Risk Assessment By Public Child Welfare Workers, Rebecca Sheree Owens, Courtney Marques Roushion
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify salient factors contributing to the overrepresentation of African Americans in the child welfare system. This study seeks to examine whether or not public child welfare workers are biased in their assessments of African Americans, and if years of experience influence their judgment. By understanding some of the salient factors that contribute to these disproportionate numbers, Child Welfare Services can begin to revamp their programs and services to ensure that they are more culturally sensitive and equitable.
A Bi-County Examination Of Child Welfare Workers' Levels Of Compassion Fatigue And Coping Skills, Pamela Marie Keyes, Christina Leigh Smith
A Bi-County Examination Of Child Welfare Workers' Levels Of Compassion Fatigue And Coping Skills, Pamela Marie Keyes, Christina Leigh Smith
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the relationship between child welfare workers' coping skills and their levels of empathy. The author developed instruments for measuring empathy and for measuring coping skills. Measures of the coping skills and empathy of child welfare workers in San Bernardino County and San Diego County were compared and found to be similar; the author hoped that this would demonstrate that the results can be generalized. The hypothesis that excellent coping skills diminish compassion fatigue and lead to increased empathy was supported.
Child Welfare Professionals' Knowledge Of Identifying Factors For Alcohol And Other Drug Issues, Josefina Reyes Sauri, Michael Leslie Lau
Child Welfare Professionals' Knowledge Of Identifying Factors For Alcohol And Other Drug Issues, Josefina Reyes Sauri, Michael Leslie Lau
Theses Digitization Project
Using both qualitative and quantitative research designs, this study focused on the knowledge of Children Protective Services (CPS) social workers for identifying Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) risk factors in their clients, and the impact that these AOD issues have on the child welfare system in San Bernardino County, California.