Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare

Research & Evaluation

Establishing Case Typologies in Foster Care: Summary of Research Results

Title IV-E Curriculum Module

Discussion Questions

  • Are there any characteristics that were left out of the typologies established in the present study?
  • Should federal standards regarding outcomes take into account the unique characteristics of the states’ populations?
  • How can case typologies advance child welfare practice?
  • In what ways can child welfare practitioners become more responsive to older to children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues?

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