Causes and Effects of Child Welfare Workforce Turnover: Current State of Knowledge and Future Directions

This paper provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the causes and effects of workforce turnover in child welfare. The causes of workforce turnover are abundant and have been categorized into three areas cited most often throughout the literature: individual factors, supervisory fac...

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Published in:Journal of public child welfare 2006-10, Vol.1 (2), p.29-52
Main Authors: Strolin, Jessica S., McCarthy, Mary, Caringi, Jim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child welfare
Child Welfare Services
client outcomes
Job Satisfaction
Social Workers
Work Environment
workforce turnover
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Summary:This paper provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the causes and effects of workforce turnover in child welfare. The causes of workforce turnover are abundant and have been categorized into three areas cited most often throughout the literature: individual factors, supervisory factors, and organizational factors. On the other hand, the empirical research on the effects of workforce turnover in child welfare is scant. This paper discusses the need for new empirical knowledge on the relationship between turnover and child welfare outcomes. The authors conclude with consideration of the gaps in the research and implications for social work practice and profession.
ISSN:1554-8732
1554-8740
DOI:10.1300/J479v01n02_03