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Other Types of Assessment Approaches

A number of child welfare initiatives established in States and communities across the country during the last decade or so have provided new approaches to child welfare assessment and decision-making. All have influenced child welfare service delivery in different ways.

Overall, these assessment and decision-making approaches have focused on

  • Increased participation by family members and others important to the family
  • Greater individualization of family assessments and plans
  • Increased use of informal resources and community services
  • Clear, purposeful planning and expectations for families

The following sections provide more information and resources on these types of assessment approaches.

 

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