Public child welfare workers' perception of efficacy relative to multicultural awareness, knowledge and skills

Sharon E. Williams, Quienton L. Nichols and Nadia L. Williams

Children and Youth Services Review, 2013, vol. 35, issue 10, 1789-1793

Abstract: Maintaining a well trained pool of workers in public child welfare agencies continues to be an ongoing problem. Research suggests that it is critical that we continue to explore the factors associated with worker efficacy. Existing research has found that outcomes for families and children are affected by numerous individual and organizational characteristics including worker's perceived efficacy (Advancement of Social Work Research, 2005; Bernotavicz, 2007; Collier, 2007; Ellett, 2007; Government Accountability Office, 2003; Milner, 2003). This study describes public child welfare workers, and their perceptions of efficacy relative to multicultural awareness, knowledge and skills. Study outcomes have implications for worker training, supervision, and curriculum on child welfare.

Keywords: Child welfare; Efficacy; Multiculturalism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.08.002

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