A Multi-Level Conceptual Model to Examine Child Welfare Worker Turnover and Retention Decisions |
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Authors: | Dina J Wilke Melissa Radey Erin King Carmella Spinelli Sarah Rakes Caitlin R Nolan |
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Institution: | College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA |
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Abstract: | There is little disagreement about the importance of a healthy stable workforce in promoting effective provision of child welfare services. This review proposes a multi-level conceptual model of child welfare workforce turnover combining traditional individual and organizational impacts with factors associated with community context. Identified gaps in the literature along with a related research agenda are reviewed. Also presented is an overview of the Florida Study of Professionals for Safe Families, a longitudinal study of new hires into the child welfare workforce across Florida, providing opportunities to address gaps and test model characteristics regarding turnover decisions and related outcomes. |
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Keywords: | Child welfare workforce turnover intent to leave retention |
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