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The Child Welfare Workforce: An Overview (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date June 7, 2005
Report Number RL32690
Report Type Report
Authors Linda Levine, Domestic Social Policy Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

This report provides an overview of the child welfare workforce. It begins with a discussion of the job duties, education and training, and other demographic characteristics of child welfare workers. The report next estimates the size of the child welfare workforce and examines its occupational composition, earnings, and other job-related characteristics (e.g., turnover). It concludes with an analysis of the job outlook for those interested in pursuing a career in the child welfare field.