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Differential program evaluation model in child protection.

Marina Lalayants¹

¹Hunter College, USA.

Child Welfare

|April 23, 2013

Summary

This study applied a differential program evaluation model to a child protection service, enhancing social program evaluation with practical methods like participatory approaches and flexible strategies for improved service delivery.

Area of Science:

Social Work Research
Program Evaluation
Child Protective Services

Background:

Growing focus on the effectiveness and efficiency of social program service delivery.
Need for robust evaluation models in social services.
Application of established models to specific practice settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply the differential program evaluation model to a multidisciplinary clinical consultation practice in child protection.
To demonstrate the model's utility across program initiation, contact, implementation, and stabilization stages.
To contribute a practical evaluation methodology for social programs.

Main Methods:

Utilized the differential program evaluation model (Tripodi, Fellin, & Epstein, 1978; Bielawski & Epstein, 1984).

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Employed an organizational case study approach.

Integrated elements of practical evaluation: participatory approach, learning, empowerment, sustainability, and flexible individualized approach.

Main Results:

Demonstrated successful application of the program development model in child protection.
Enabled administrators and practitioners to evaluate existing practices.
Identified specific areas for program improvement within child protective services.

Conclusions:

The differential program evaluation model is adaptable for evaluating social programs in child protection.
Incorporating practical evaluation elements enhances the model's utility and impact.
This approach supports continuous improvement in social service delivery and practice.