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Certification for child protective services staff members: the Texas initiative
J Birmingham1, M Berry, M Bussey
1School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, USA.
Child Welfare
|November 1, 1996
Abstract:
Cases coming to the attention of child protective service agencies are increasingly complex and difficult, while the number of trained staff members has decreased substantially over the last 10 years. Some states are attempting to improve the situation by implementing a certification process for staff members in child welfare service. This article describes the Texas initiative to do so, identifies problems in planning and implementation, and discusses implications for practice.