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The pivotal role of child welfare supervisors in implementing an agency's practice model

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  • Frey, Lauren
  • LeBeau, Mary
  • Kindler, Diane
  • Behan, Christopher
  • Morales, Isabel M.
  • Freundlich, Madelyn

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This article describes the essential role of supervision in the implementation of child welfare practice models with a focus on one agency's permanency practice model. The authors outline the essential components of child welfare supervision and related supervisory activities that promote a practice model designed to ensure that children and youth in foster care achieve safety, permanency and well-being.

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  • Frey, Lauren & LeBeau, Mary & Kindler, Diane & Behan, Christopher & Morales, Isabel M. & Freundlich, Madelyn, 2012. "The pivotal role of child welfare supervisors in implementing an agency's practice model," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 34(7), pages 1273-1282.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:34:y:2012:i:7:p:1273-1282
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.02.019
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