Comparing differential responses within child protective services: a longitudinal examination

Child Welfare. 2010;89(3):57-77.

Abstract

This study examines the efficacy of a family differential response program to lower rates of (1) reentry into child protective services (CPS) and (2) child removal. Data were collected over 20 months from one region of British Columbia, Canada. Comparisons between family development response (FDR) and cases assigned to regular investigation (INV) suggest that FDR does not decrease recidivism to CPS. However, fewer children in the FDR group were removed than children in the INV group.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • British Columbia
  • Child
  • Child Abuse / prevention & control*
  • Family Health*
  • Humans
  • Program Evaluation
  • Recurrence
  • Social Support*
  • Social Work / methods*
  • Social Work / organization & administration