Bridging the gap: The role of parent advocates in enhancing child protective services practice

Marina Lalayants and Lisa Merkel-Holguin

Children and Youth Services Review, 2025, vol. 175, issue C

Abstract: Child Protective Services (CPS) workers often face significant challenges in connecting with, engaging, and communicating with families due to systemic distrust and administrative burdens. Parent Advocates (PAs), individuals with lived child welfare experience, have been integrated into CPS practice to improve family engagement and service delivery.

Keywords: Parent advocacy; Parent partners; Parent mentors; Parent support; Parent engagement; Child welfare; Child protection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108351

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