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Child Welfare Caseworkers and Children with Developmental Disabilities: An Exploratory Study

Although caseworkers play a key role in ensuring that the special needs of these children are met, little is known regarding caseworkers’ knowledge about, exposure to, and comfort with people with developmental disabilities. In this exploratory study, local county caseworkers were asked to self-rate their knowledge, exposure, and comfort levels. Findings indicated caseworker agreement regarding the relevance of having knowledge and training about this population within the child welfare system.

Author(s): 
Trupti Rao, Elizabeth Reiman, Ashley Ausikaitis
Year of Publication: 
2019
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Resource Type: 
Journal article - abstract only
Language: 
English
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