Date of Award
2008
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.W.
Department
Social Work
Keywords
Social Work.
Supervisor
Gorey, Kevin (School of Social Work)
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Abstract
Family Preservation Services are intensive, time-limited programs provided to families at risk of out-of-home placement. Workers assist families to prevent out-of-home placement and ensure the child's safety. These programs have been widely used throughout the United States but have only recently emerged in Canada. Studies evaluating program effectiveness emphasize the need to examine multiple outcomes. This study examined the Family Well-Being program at the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society following the first year of implementation. Out-of-home placement, subsequent verified maltreatment, and case closure outcomes were studied. A quasi-experimental, matched groups design was employed and existing agency data was utilized. No significant difference was found regarding out-of-home placements or subsequent verified maltreatment. This study demonstrates the importance of evaluation early in the implementation of a new program to ensure program efficacy. Results of this study can be used to further developand enhance the program in order to achieve its intended purpose.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Jennifer L., "An evaluation of the Family Well-Being program at the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society" (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1015.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/1015