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Better practices in parent engagement: lessons from the USA and England

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posted on 2023-06-09, 14:29 authored by Jeri DammanJeri Damman
This paper undertakes an international comparison of parent engagement in the USA and England. Research from both countries is reviewed to establish the extent to which parent engagement is achieving the benefit of an improved fit between need and services and what, if any, differences exist between the experiences of parents in the USA and England. Despite some unique differences, research from both countries identifies similar experiences among parents. Those studies indicate that parent engagement is not yet contributing to the provision of services that are more timely, appropriate, or adequate in meeting parent need. The barriers to achieving a better fit between needs and services are explored and system-wide issues that limit the effectiveness of engagement with parents are discussed. The paper presents the Munro Review of Child Protection in England as a catalyst for change in improving the child welfare system's approach to parent engagement and establishing a better fit between needs and services. Consideration of the applicability of the Munro Review findings to the USA child welfare system or replication of such a review is proposed.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

European Journal of Social Work

ISSN

1369-1457

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

1

Volume

17

Page range

32-44

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  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-08-10

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