Substitute caregiver community needs assessment
Graduation Date
2015
Document Type
Project
Program
Other
Program
Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2015
Committee Chair Name
Jennifer Maguire
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Foster homes, Relative caregivers, Tribal specified homes, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Placement, Non-related extended family members, Respite care, Guardian, Kinship care
Abstract
Humboldt County Child Welfare Services uses a variety of placement options to meet the needs of the children who are taken into care. These placements require an assortment of services to be successful. It is important for the stability of these children that the care providers have their needs met. This research was conducted through surveys of care providers in Humboldt County and through interviews with ongoing social workers in order to determine how placements are supported locally. It was found in this research that placements face some unique challenges depending on placement type. It was also found that some challenges, such as respite care, are faced by all placement types. It is important for Humboldt County Child Welfare Services to address these needs in order to maintain placement stability.
Recommended Citation
Powell, Ashley, "Substitute caregiver community needs assessment" (2015). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1690.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1690
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/rx913s36b