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Family engagement in the child welfare system: A scoping review

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  • Toros, Karmen
  • DiNitto, Diana Maria
  • Tiko, Anne

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This article describes the results of a scoping review to better understand child welfare professionals' and service users' (families' and children's) perspectives on and experiences with family engagement in the child protection system.

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  • Toros, Karmen & DiNitto, Diana Maria & Tiko, Anne, 2018. "Family engagement in the child welfare system: A scoping review," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 88(C), pages 598-607.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:88:y:2018:i:c:p:598-607
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.03.011
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