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The Parent Satisfaction with Foster Care Services Scale.

Stephen A Kapp1, Rebecca H Vela

  • 1University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS 66045-2510, USA.

Child Welfare
|June 19, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study developed a reliable scale to measure parent satisfaction with foster care services. The Parent Satisfaction with Foster Care Services Scale offers utility for social work professionals evaluating programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Program Evaluation
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Client satisfaction is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of social services.
  • Evaluating foster care services requires reliable measures of parental experiences.
  • Existing tools may not adequately capture parent perspectives in foster care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a scale for measuring parent satisfaction with foster care services.
  • To provide social work practitioners with a tool for program improvement.
  • To enhance the evaluation of child welfare services through client feedback.

Main Methods:

  • Scale development methodology.
  • Psychometric validation using statistical measures.
  • Instrument testing for reliability and utility.

Main Results:

  • The developed scale demonstrates reliability.
  • Statistical analyses support the scale's validity.
  • The Parent Satisfaction with Foster Care Services Scale is a promising instrument.

Conclusions:

  • The Parent Satisfaction with Foster Care Services Scale is a reliable tool for measuring parent satisfaction.
  • The scale has practical utility for social work researchers and practitioners.
  • This instrument can aid in the evaluation and improvement of foster care services.

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