We surveyed randomly selected parents in one state ( N = 1, 081) to examine sources they used gain child‐rearing information. On average, five sources, most commonly books and family members. Usage patterns generally followed the “digital divide” perspective whereby higher education levels were associated with greater usage. Logistic regression results of Internet use showed, however, that being younger unmarried increased likelihood use, indicating Internet's potential for reaching...

The notion of "foster care drift" is ingrained in the conventional wisdom child‐welfare policy and practice, yet sparse literature on this topic provides little empirical support for it. This article illustrates advantage using longitudinal data based cohorts children entering out‐of‐home first time. Simple frequency distributions placement patterns effectively portray both quantitative qualitative dimensions children's pathways through care. Future research concerning disruption should give...

Abstract Bubble plume penetration depths have been identified as a key parameter linking subsurface turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) dissipation rates and whitecaps. From data collected in the Atlantic sector of Southern Ocean, nominally 50°S 40°W, bubble were estimated from Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler measurements acoustic backscatter anomaly. presence at depth was corroborated using independent optical scattering. Here, an effective wavelength, observations significant wave height...

Human behavior is dynamic, influenced by changing situations over time. Yet the impact of dynamic nature important explanatory variables on outcomes has only recently begun to be estimated in developmental models. Using a risk factor perspective, this article demonstrates potential benefits regressing time-varying outcome measures longitudinal The authors apply event history analysis techniques demonstrate methodological strategy that accounts for changes time two family factors high school...

Child welfare workforce turnover has been well studied, although there is limited understanding of factors related to the timing departure. This study examines predictors early job departure among newly hired child workers. Data come from first two waves a longitudinal study. The sample for this analysis included 1,257 respondents. Hierarchical logistical regression was used investigate worker characteristics and organizational influences on Early leavers, or those who left within six...

The literature on engaging families in prevention programs is informed by the Health Beliefs Model (HBM), Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), and Family Systems theory. Although useful, these frameworks have not facilitated development prevention-based practice strategies that recognize different levels (i.e., universal, selective, indicated). This article contributes to parent engagement (a) summarizing research factors affect engagement, (b) proposing an integrated model for parents...

Semi-structured interviews with 13 public library branch managers explored their perceptions of the growing trend to situate social workers in libraries order improve provision services information. Both who had libraries, and those did not, volunteered be interviewed. Overall, were positive, but there are still issues resolved about role worker library, how librarians can best collaborate, what appropriate supervision assessment require.

Educational experts and others recognize the importance of early school experiences on later educational outcomes. Following a sample youth based 692 files from low-income, single parent families over time, one urban district in Southeastern United States, 1989–1990 to 1996–1997, we apply event history analytic techniques examine relationship between first grade retention completing high school. The findings indicate that being retained increases risk dropping out years later. results also...

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 librarians in order to explore their perceptions of and experiences social workers public libraries. All participants, regardless the availability libraries, reported encountering patron information needs related services, such as homelessness, food insecurity, unemployment, mental physical health needs. The majority participants expressed opinion that a worker could benefit patrons by supplementing complementing services offered librarians....

Recent semi-structured interviews with 28 librarians and branch managers on the placement of social workers in public libraries revealed a need for library information science (LIS) programs to better prepare students their role as service providers provide models working supervising library. It is clear that are experiencing increasing demands respond social-service needs users bring library, importance communities times uncertainty crisis clear. In response, some including staff, but this...

The adoption of welfare reform brought with it a host expectations surrounding children's outcomes. It was hypothesized that as adults receiving benefits went to work their educational patterns achievement would change. Using longitudinal administrative data combining school records and family's department social services records, the study reported in this article examined relationship among academic achievement, dropout patterns, strategies targeted adult population. Findings suggest...

Objective: The McKinney-Vento Act (MVA) is the primary federal policy addressing homelessness in America with specific mandates designed to ameliorate effects has on educational attainment for school-age children. extent which this implemented may have far-reaching homeless MVA Implementation Scale (MVAIS) was developed purpose of providing a tool assessing school-based social services personnel’s perceived knowledge and awareness implementation within their service areas. This study tests...

The purpose of the study is to examine use instructional technology in creating a mutual aid environment classroom. By developing and exploring Internet-based exercises designed promote interaction distance education environment, authors tested hypothesis that offers opportunities among students. This article describes these presents results student survey about application education.

Abstract Students taking a class together belong to group where members typically develop sense of connection each other by engaging in mutual support and assistance through shared experiences knowledge. Some have argued that the lack face‐to‐face interaction precludes such processes prevents effective teaching social work an online environment. When students were asked what they liked most least about their classes, one‐third responses referred ideas reflected interactions among with...