Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Rogers, Anissa
Abstract
This study examined the knowledge and practice of child welfare workers providing case management to children with disabilities. The study explores three areas of interest with regard to child welfare workers’ knowledge and practice: identification of disabilities, identification of proper services and resources for children with disabilities, and collaboration among multidisciplinary team members. Past literature has focused on the challenges child welfare workers experience when providing case management services to children with disabilities. This study used an exploratory quantitative design, using a cross-sectional survey to collect data from participants from two Children and Family Service Agencies. The results of this study aimed to bring attention to the need for training for child welfare workers who interface with children with disabilities, additional information on resources and services for this specialized population and the importance of collaboration among multidisciplinary members to ensure the needs of children are being met.
Recommended Citation
Cruz, Giselle, "The Investigation of Knowledge and Practice of Child Welfare Workers Providing Case Management to Children with Disabilities" (2023). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1663.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1663