Objective The objective of this study is to ascertain what is known about the effectiveness
and cost-effectiveness of supervision in child welfare in relation to outcomes for …

The purpose of the present study was to explore relations between principals' self-efficacy,
perceived job autonomy, job satisfaction, and perceived contextual constraints to autonomy …

Self-efficacy beliefs do not reflect a generic sense of competence, but are instead context-
specific. Therefore, self-efficacy should be assessed by using an ad hoc scale measuring …

This article examines the factors that can affect job satisfaction, organizational culture and
climate, and intent to leave at a public child welfare agency. Findings from focus group data …

Objectives: Mental health organizations are strongly encouraged to implement empirically
supported treatments (ESTs); however, little is known about their working environments. The …

Agencies can use a variety of strategies to cope with the economic uncertainties. They can
restrict intake criteria when funding is unable to meet the demand for services. They rely on …

The purpose of this research was to learn from public child welfare case managers what
they wanted from direct supervisors during times of organizational change. Case managers …

This study addresses organizational factors associated with child welfare workers' data use
in their day-to-day work. Survey data from 237 respondents were analyzed using logistic …

Supportive supervision is doubtlessly beneficial in many instances in organizations. P
austian‐U nderdahl, S hanock, R ogelberg, S cott, J ustice, and A ltman () have examined …

The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent
criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services …