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Reducing Re-referral in Unsubstantiated Child Protective Services Cases: Research To Practice
Grantee Lessons Learned

Author(s):  Children's Bureau (DHHS)

Year Published:  2003

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3 - Conclusion

In seeking to protect children, child welfare leaders must negotiate numerous challenges including high caseloads, frequent staff turnover, limited services, and ethical dilemmas. The findings of the research studies from which these practice implications were drawn suggest there are strategies that can improve child outcomes despite limited staff and financial resources. Finding ways to assess risk more effectively, provide services to high-risk families whose cases are unsubstantiated, and provide the specific services needed by each individual family may help agencies maximize the impact of their resources and ensure that the right services are available to assist families and protect the safety of children.

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Updated on October 9, 2009