Child welfare administrators and supervisors need to focus on the specific professional and personal needs of
rural child welfare professionals, which often differ from those of their urban counterparts.
Not exact matches
Provides resources to increase the capacity of
child welfare professionals working in
rural communities.
Provides resources to increase the capacity of
child welfare professionals working in
rural communities.
Highlights the importance of understanding the concerns and needs of
children and families in
rural communities, their strengths and resources, and the cultural sensitivity required of
child welfare professionals as they work to achieve safety, permanency, and well - being for
rural children.
However,
child welfare professionals in
rural areas must recognize the differences between their practice population and urban populations and adapt their practice to meet the needs of
rural families who may have less access to related services.
It is critical that
child welfare professionals working with
rural populations have an understanding of these issues and how they affect
child welfare practice.