Exploring Child Welfare Workers' Attitudes and Practice With Fathers
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Robin Bartlett, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Tanya M. Coakley, Professor (Creator)
- Allyson L. Kelley (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This cross-sectional study explored child welfare agency workers' attitudes and practice regarding working with fathers whose children are at-risk for abuse and neglect. Agency workers completed a questionnaire about their attitudes towards working with fathers, their knowledge of barriers to fathers' engagement, and their experiences with their own fathers. They also completed open-ended items about services and supports they felt would be most helpful to fathers. A content analysis of the data revealed critical themes for four areas that workers felt could be enhanced to effectively engage fathers: (a) use diligent efforts that ensure fathers are present to contribute, (b) provide equitable services, supports, and policies for fathers, (c) address father-specific needs, and (d) promote a positive worker-father relationship. The findings provide insight into ways that social workers can maximize fathers' strengths and reduce their challenges.
Exploring Child Welfare Workers' Attitudes and Practice With Fathers
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Family Strengths, 14(1)
- Language: English
- Date: 2014
- Keywords
- social work, child welfare, child welfare workers, fathers