Citation

Birmingham J, Berry M, Bussey M. Child Welf. 1996; 75(6): 727-740.

Affiliation

School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8936485

Abstract

Cases coming to the attention of child protective service agencies are increasingly complex and difficult, while the number of trained staff members has decreased substantially over the last 10 years. Some states are attempting to improve the situation by implementing a certification process for staff members in child welfare service. This article describes the Texas initiative to do so, identifies problems in planning and implementation, and discusses implications for practice.

Language: en