Parental poverty, physical neglect and child welfare intervention: Dilemma and constraints of child welfare workers in Ghana

Alhassan Abdullah, Mary Ayim, Hajara Bentum and Clifton R. Emery

Children and Youth Services Review, 2021, vol. 126, issue C

Abstract: There is ample evidence in the literature to suggest that poverty and deprivation are strong correlates of parent and caregiver neglect. With specific reference to physical child neglect, the impact of poverty complicates child welfare interventions, especially in developing economies where parent and caregiver poverty are commonplace. This study explores the dilemma and constraints of child welfare workers when intervening in physical neglect cases involving poor parents. The study draws attention to the unique situation of developing countries as far as the issue of parental poverty and child welfare practice is concerned and highlights informal measures that promote child welfare practice, thereby ensuring better outcomes for children and families.

Keywords: Parental poverty; Child welfare intervention; Physical neglect; Child welfare workers’ limitations; Child maintenance; Ghana (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106036

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