Successful adoption and implementation of a comprehensive casework practice model in a public child welfare agency: Application of the Getting to Outcomes (GTO) model

Anita P. Barbee, Dana Christensen, Becky Antle, Abraham Wandersman and Katharine Cahn

Children and Youth Services Review, 2011, vol. 33, issue 5, 622-633

Abstract: In recent years, several states have been developing or adopting casework practice models in an effort to shape the thinking and behavior of front line child welfare workers with a commitment to improving the safety, permanency and well-being outcomes of vulnerable children in their care (Antle, Christensen, Barbee & Martin, 2008; Christensen, Todahl & Barrett, 1999; Courtney, 2009; Folaron, 2009). This article presents one framework for approaching the organizational changes that need to be made in order to support a practice model. The Getting to Outcomes" Framework (Wandersman, 2009) is a useful approach for ensuring that all areas to support practice change are addressed.

Keywords: Casework; practice; model; Getting; to; outcomes; Organizational; change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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