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The differential effects of concurrent planning practice elements on reunification and adoption
Research on Social Work Practice (2009)
  • Amy C D’Andrade, San Jose State University
Abstract
Objective: The child welfare practice of concurrent planning attempts to shorten children's stays in foster care. There is very little quantitative research on concurrent planning's effects. This study examines the influence of concurrent planning practice elements (reunification prognosis, concurrent plan, full disclosure, and discussion of voluntary relinquishment) on reunification and adoption. Method: Using a sample of 885 children, an observational design, and statistical controls, children who received concurrent planning elements were compared to those who did not. Results: Findings show discussion of voluntary relinquishment to be positively associated with adoption and full disclosure to be negatively associated with reunification. Conclusions: Concurrent planning's benefits may require more intensive services to be fully realized. Care should be taken to ensure activities achieve their intended effects.
Keywords
  • concurrent planning,
  • adoption,
  • reunification,
  • child welfare services
Disciplines
Publication Date
2009
DOI
10.1177/1049731508329388
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2009 SAGE Publications. The published version of the article may be found online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731508329388.
Citation Information
Amy C D’Andrade. "The differential effects of concurrent planning practice elements on reunification and adoption" Research on Social Work Practice Vol. 19 Iss. 4 (2009) p. 446 - 459 ISSN: 1049-7315
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy_dandrade/1/