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Multiple jeopardy: poor, economically disconnected, and child welfare involved
Maureen O Marcenko1, Jennifer L Hook, Jennifer L Romich
1School of Social Work, University of Washington, Partners for Our Children, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. mmarcenk@u.washington.edu
Child Maltreatment
|August 25, 2012
Summary
One-fifth of parents involved with child welfare services are economically disconnected, lacking employment or cash aid. This disconnection is linked to younger age, out-of-home placements, unmet needs, and lower engagement with services.
Area of Science:
- Social Science
- Public Policy
- Child Welfare Studies
Background:
- Growing number of economically disconnected individuals noted in welfare literature.
- Limited understanding of economic disconnection within child welfare-involved parent populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine the prevalence of economic disconnection among child welfare-involved parents.
- Investigate the relationship between economic disconnection and parent engagement in child welfare services.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a statewide survey of parents involved with the child welfare system.
- Analyzed demographic characteristics, service needs, network support, and engagement levels.
Main Results:
- One-fifth of surveyed parents were economically disconnected (neither employed nor receiving cash assistance).
- Disconnected caregivers were younger, had more children in out-of-home placements, reported higher unmet basic needs, but received more informal network support.
- Economic disconnection was associated with lower engagement in child welfare services, even after controlling for other factors.
Conclusions:
- Economic disconnection is a significant issue among child welfare-involved parents.
- Findings highlight potential implications for family well-being and child welfare outcomes.
- Further research is needed to address the challenges faced by economically disconnected families in the child welfare system.
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