Evidence-based practice in family group decision-making for Anglo, African American and Hispanic families |
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Authors: | Janess Sheets Kim Wittenstrom Rowena Fong Joyce James Michael Tecci Donald J Baumann Carolyne Rodriguez |
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Institution: | aTexas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Protective Services (W-157), P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030, United States;bThe University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712, United States;cSaint Edwards University, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704, United States;dCasey Family Programs, 1300 Dexter Avenue North, Floor 3, Seattle, WA 98109-3542, United States |
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Abstract: | This study addresses the need and gap in the literature on evidence-based practice in family group decision-making services by reporting on the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services' Family Group Decision-Making study, conducted between December 2003 and July 2005 with Anglo, African American and Hispanic families throughout Texas. These services are compared to standard practice by assessing satisfaction, child well-being and exits from care. Findings indicate that both parents and relatives are more satisfied with family group decision-making conferences than standard practice on a number of dimensions, with relatives reporting feeling more empowered than parents. Children are reported to be less anxious if their families participate in a conference, and they may be more adjusted when they are placed with relatives following a conference. Finally, exits from care are faster if families participate in family group decision-making conferences, and exits to reunification are increased; this may be especially true of African American and Hispanic children. |
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Keywords: | Family group decision-making Family group conferences Evidence-based practice Child welfare |
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