Author : Rocio Silva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781109814651
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (146 download)
Book Synopsis Children's Social Workers' Perceptions of the Educational Experiences of Children in Foster Care by : Rocio Silva
Download or read book Children's Social Workers' Perceptions of the Educational Experiences of Children in Foster Care written by Rocio Silva and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine Children's Social Workers' (CSWs) perceptions of the educational experiences of children in foster care using a sample of 67 CSWs. The results of this study indicated that the biggest educational challenges faced by children in foster care were stress/change made if difficult for them to concentrate in school, attendance problems and the lack of an educational advocate. The systemic factors that most influenced these children's educational outcomes were multiple placements and caseloads that made it difficult for workers to appropriately monitor children's education. The strategies to improve the educational experiences of children in foster care most frequently endorsed were mentoring, tutoring and training for school and child welfare staff on laws regarding the educational rights of children in foster care. There were few differences in CSWs' perceptions based on gender or ethnicity and years of experience. Implications for social work practice and future research are discussed.