A scoping review of evidence-based interventions available to parents of maltreated children ages 0-5 involved with child welfare services

IntroductionIn previous studies, it is estimated that sexual minorities (eg, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals) are overrepresented in the child welfare system. However, the numbers are unclear, and there are limited studies in this field. No systematic review of LGBTQ issues across a broader context (ie, youth, foster parents and service providers) of child welfare services exists. The overall objective of this scoping review is to systematically scope the existing research on LGBTQ issues in the context of child welfare services, including policy, practice, service providers and users’ perspectives.Methods and analysisThe scoping review framework outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) based on previous work by Arksey and O’Malley and Levac and colleagues will guide this review. In addition, the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation will be used throughout the process. We will search electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Idunn) and grey literature sources to identify studies that are appropriate for inclusion in this review. Using inclusion and exclusion criteria based on the ‘Population–Concept–Context’ framework, two researchers will independently screen titles, abstracts and full-text articles considered for inclusion. Any qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method study of LGBTQ issues in the child welfare context will be described and synthesised using a thematic synthesis approach.Ethics and disseminationA scoping review is a secondary analysis of published literature and does not require ethics approval. This scoping review is meant to provide an overview of the existing literature, aiming to expand policy-makers’ and practitioners’ knowledge of LGBTQ issues in a child welfare context and identify research gaps that can be used as a basis for further research. The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication, a conference presentation and a presentation to the key stakeholders.

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Parent-Training Programs in Child Welfare Services: Planning for a More Evidence-Based Approach to Serving Biological Parents

Research on Social Work Practice ◽

10.1177/1049731505276321 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 353-371 ◽

Cited By ~ 179

Author(s):

Richard P. Barth ◽

John Landsverk ◽

Patricia Chamberlain ◽

John B. Reid ◽

Jennifer A. Rolls ◽

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Keyword(s):

Child Welfare ◽

Parent Training ◽

Training Programs ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Child Welfare Services ◽

Welfare Services ◽

Parent Training Programs ◽

Biological Parents

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Integration of Evidence-Based Interventions Into Child Welfare Services

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e656192011-001 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Sonya J. Leathers

Keyword(s):

Child Welfare ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Child Welfare Services ◽

Welfare Services

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Cost calculator methods for estimating casework time in child welfare services: A promising approach for use in implementation of evidence-based practices and other service innovations

Children and Youth Services Review ◽

10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.10.003 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 ◽

pp. 169-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lisa Holmes ◽

John Landsverk ◽

Harriet Ward ◽

Jennifer Rolls-Reutz ◽

Lisa Saldana ◽

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Keyword(s):

Child Welfare ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Child Welfare Services ◽

Evidence Based Practices ◽

Welfare Services

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Experience of child welfare services and long-term adult mental health outcomes: a scoping review

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology ◽

10.1007/s00127-021-02069-x ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sarah McKenna ◽

Michael Donnelly ◽

Ifeoma N. Onyeka ◽

Dermot O’Reilly ◽

Aideen Maguire

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Child Welfare ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Mental Health Outcomes ◽

Service Utilisation ◽

Child Welfare Services ◽

Welfare Service ◽

Welfare Services ◽

Adult Mental Health

Abstract Purpose This is the first comprehensive review of empirical research that investigated the association between receipt of child welfare services and adult mental health outcomes. The review summarised the results of studies about mental health outcomes of adults with a history of child welfare involvement. Methods A scoping review methodology was used to search five electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, IBSS, Social Policy and Practice). Studies were included if they examined any child welfare exposure (including receipt of services while remaining at home/being placed in care) and adult mental health status. Results In total 4591 records were retrieved, of which 55 met the eligibility criteria. Overall, receipt of child welfare services was associated with an increased risk of adult mental ill-health, suicide attempt and completed suicide. Results regarding potential moderating factors, such as gender and care-related experiences, were mixed. Relatively few studies investigated the reasons for requiring child welfare services, the experience of abuse or neglect or the adult outcomes of child welfare service users who remained in their own homes. Mental ill-health was defined and measured heterogeneously and details about the nature and type of welfare service utilisation were lacking. Conclusion There is a need for detailed, longitudinal studies to better understand the relative contribution of pre-existing adversity versus experiences during and after exposure to child welfare services on adult mental health outcomes. More standardised measures of mental ill-health and greater detail from authors on specific care exposure are also needed.

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