Citation

Altman JC. Child Welf. 2008; 87(3): 41-61.

Affiliation

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City, New York 11530, USA. altman@adelphi.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19189804

Abstract

Part of a larger mixed-method study of engagement in neighborhood-based child welfare services, the qualitative data this article reports on highlights the extent to which parents and workers differ in their views of engagement, the best ways to foster engagement in services, and the importance each group places on it as a process. Strategies designed to improve engagement are offered, including knowledge that can help workers interact more effectively with families and in so doing improve permanency for children.

Language: en