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

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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