Evaluation
of the Privatized Child Welfare Services in Philadelphia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
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CHAPTER ONE
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1.0 Introduction
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1.1 Background of
the Study …………………………………………………………………… 5
1.2 Statement of
the Problem …………………………………………………………………… 6
1.3 Research Aim
and Objective ……………………………………………………………….. 8
1.4
Research Questions ………………………………………………………………………… 9
1.5
Purpose of the Study ………………………………………………………………………. 10
1.6
Significance of the Study ………………………………………………………………….. 10
1.7 Nature of the
Study ………………………………………………………………………… 11
1.8
Assumptions and Limitations of the study …………………………………………………. 12
CHAPTER TWO: Literature
Review ….………………………………………………………. 14
2.0 Introduction
……………………………………………………………………………….. 14
2.1 Background of
Privatized Child Welfare Services ………………………………………… 15
2.2
Evaluation of the Privatized Child Welfare Services……………………………………….. 16
2.3
Private Entities in Child Welfare Services …………………………………………………. 19
2.4
Major Actors in the Provision of Privatized Child Welfare Services in
Philadelphia……….21
2.4.1 The
Department Of Human Services……………………………………………… 21
2.4.2 The
Private Entities ……………………………………………………………….. 21
2.4.3 Families
………………………………………………………………………...… 22
2.4.4 State
Policy Makers……………………………………………………………..… 22
2.5
Literature Review Summary ……………………………………………………………….. 22
CHAPTER THREE ………………………………………………………………………...…..
24
3.0. Methodology………………………………………………………………………………..24
3.1. Background……………………………………………………………………………..24
3.2. Design and Approach……………………………………………………………………24
3.3. Target
Population……………………………………………………………………….25
3.4. Research Philosophy……………………………………………………………………25
3.5. Expected
Findings…………………………………………………………………...…26
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………….……....26
References
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Abstract
Provision of quality child
welfare services is a vital aspect of managing the needs of children in the
most efficient way. While these services are of importance within state
jurisdictions, there is an urgent need to pay attention to states such as
Philadelphia. The Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services has merged
private entities as part of a wider strategy to manage situations of child
welfare crisis. However, in light of certain events highlighted in the media,
the privatization of child welfare services proves to be a resourceful subject
for discussion. My research proposal will employ a qualitative action plan
through conducting interviews with all stakeholders to identify the main issues
of concern, and how these factors affect quality service delivery. An exclusive
analysis of these findings will be done in accordance with the responses given,
and this modality will indicate the actual nature of the situation. The
expected findings will indicate that reverting to the traditional welfare
service provision might not be the best option. Consequently, my research
proposal will employ idealistic modalities in child welfare programs in a bid
to improve the social welfare of Philadelphia’s children.
Keywords: Child
Welfare services, child welfare crisis in Philadelphia
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