Sinking or swimming: perspectives of the children without placement crisis

Recently, there have been reports of children without placement (CWOP) in foster care, often resulting in youth sleeping in hotels or child protective service offices. This study explored perspectives of the current crisis among child welfare practitioners who managed CWOP cases. We conducted interv...

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Published in:	Journal of public child welfare Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 621 - 647
Main Authors:	LaBrenz, Catherine, Jenkins, Lacey, Choi, Mi Jin, Kim, Jangmin, Ryan, Scott, Wildberger, Martha S.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Routledge 26-05-2024 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Child placement Child welfare child-welfare workforce children without placement Crises Foster care Foster children Perceptions Trauma trauma-informed care Work environment Workforce Youth
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Summary:	Recently, there have been reports of children without placement (CWOP) in foster care, often resulting in youth sleeping in hotels or child protective service offices. This study explored perspectives of the current crisis among child welfare practitioners who managed CWOP cases. We conducted interviews with 11 child welfare practitioners who had graduated from two universities in a Southern state. Themes aligned with the trauma-informed framework and highlighted challenges related to organizational climate, workforce development, and trauma-informed services. Implications include strategies for cross-sector collaboration, specific training, and continued research to support a healthy, trauma-informed workforce that can better meet youth needs.
ISSN:	1554-8732 1554-8740
DOI:	10.1080/15548732.2023.2237421