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Factors affecting turnover rates of public child welfare front line workers: comparing cohorts of title IV-E program graduates with regularly hired and trained staff |
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| Authors: | Anita Barbee Corrie Rice Becky F. Antle Katy Henry Michael R. Cunningham |
| Affiliation: | 1. Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USAanita.barbee@louisville.edu;3. Training Resource Center, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA;4. Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA;5. Department of Communication, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA |
| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study is to examine the impact of a statewide intervention (BSW level Title IV-E Program) on both the workers’ intent to leave the job and their actual exit from a state administered public child welfare agency. Employees completed an extensive survey including scales assessing individual, team, and organizational variables that might impact turnover. Results show that more Title IV-E graduates stay with the agency than do regular hires and leave at a slower rate. Different variables impact intent to leave compared to actual exit and vary across type of employee. Implications for the workforce are discussed. |
| Keywords: | Child welfare workforce issues evidence-based practices Title IV-E Child Welfare Education |