Addressing poverty and child welfare: The integrated Community Development and Child Welfare Model of practice
RIS ID
129159
Abstract
The Integrated Community Development and Child Welfare Model (CD-CW) engages workers with families and communities to reduce poverty, and at the same time, improve the well-being of children. Skill building in asset-based development, family enterprise, and child trauma is delivered through a three-stage, applied training model. CD-CW was pilot tested and implemented with 100 livelihood and child welfare workers in Ethiopia. Data from Learning Portfolios, team consultations, and a 2-day evaluation retreat are reported. Findings include the importance of using asset-based assessments, applied assignments, and integrated training to address poverty directly as a root cause of child maltreatment.
Publication Details
Butterfield, A. K., Scherrer, J. L. & Olcon, K. (2017). Addressing poverty and child welfare: The integrated Community Development and Child Welfare Model of practice. International Social Work, 60 (2), 321-335.