A multi-level analysis of individual and agency effects on implementation of family-centered practice in child welfare

Haksoon Ahn, Daniel Keyser and R. Anna Hayward-Everson

Children and Youth Services Review, 2016, vol. 69, issue C, 11-18

Abstract: This study describes factors associated with the implementation of family centered practice (FCP) across a state child welfare system. Using Multi-Level Model (MLM) analysis of self-report data from the child welfare workers and supervisors in one multi-jurisdiction state, individual and organizational factors that may influence successful implementation of innovative practice models are identified. Individual worker's characteristics such as social work degree, training, and age were all associated with higher levels of individual adoption of FCP principles. Organizational culture including innovation and flexibility and outward focus were associated with organization level implementation of FCP principles. Implications for child welfare practice and implementation of FCP are discussed.

Keywords: Family-centered practice; Multi-level model; Child welfare (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.07.014

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