The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessi... more The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessibility, clarity, and values. Nine of the 40 state-administered child welfare agencies had not posted their missions on the Web as of October 2002, and 30 mission statements required a 12th-grade or college reading level for easy comprehension. The mission statements most often expressed the goals, values, and processes of safety, permanence, well-being, family preservation, cultural competence, self-sufficiency, and partnership. Mission statements can be an important tool for improving child welfare outcomes by providing direction; therefore, agency administrators should consider how clear and accessible their state agency mission statements are.
Abstract: In this invited article, the authors review the history and development of the Indiana ... more Abstract: In this invited article, the authors review the history and development of the Indiana University School of Social Work from its origin in 1911 as a small department to its current status as a large organization offering educational pro-grams to nearly 900 students on five campuses. One of the nation’s oldest, it is the only school to offer the full continuum of social work education from the associate through the doctoral levels. Inmany respects, the evolution of the Schoolmirrors the experiences of other schools and departments of social work.As such, the articlemay be enlightening to those interested in the history of social work education in this country.
The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessi... more The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessibility, clarity, and values. Nine of the 40 state-administered child welfare agencies had not posted their missions on the Web as of October 2002, and 30 mission statements required a 12th-grade or college reading level for easy comprehension. The mission statements most often expressed the goals, values, and processes of safety, permanence, well-being, family preservation, cultural competence, self-sufficiency, and partnership. Mission statements can be an important tool for improving child welfare outcomes by providing direction; therefore, agency administrators should consider how clear and accessible their state agency mission statements are.
This study examines organizational learning (OL) with member organizations of a state association... more This study examines organizational learning (OL) with member organizations of a state association for children and family services. OL has been studied in business organizations, but the concept has value in the context of human service organizations (HSOs) as well. HSOs face increasing demands for accountability through evaluating outcomes, requiring new organizational skills and activities. The state association has collected outcome data from member organizations and has provided external consultants to help organizations interpret and use the information to improve organizational functioning. OL was measured pre- and post-external consultation using a questionnaire developed by Templeton, Lewis, and Snyder (2002). Two factors were identified through factor analyses, organizational culture and environmental awareness. In the qualitative findings, respondents identified the following facilitating factors: leadership, philosophy, new staff/new leadership, willingness, planning, and training. Perceived obstacles to OL included resistance, philosophy, finances, and time. External consultants were perceived as contributing to evaluation, awareness, motivation, and training. Implications for organizational practice, the education of future HSO leaders, and future research are discussed.
The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessi... more The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessibility, clarity, and values. Nine of the 40 state-administered child welfare agencies had not posted their missions on the Web as of October 2002, and 30 mission statements required a 12th-grade or college reading level for easy comprehension. The mission statements most often expressed the goals, values, and processes of safety, permanence, well-being, family preservation, cultural competence, self-sufficiency, and partnership. Mission statements can be an important tool for improving child welfare outcomes by providing direction; therefore, agency administrators should consider how clear and accessible their state agency mission statements are.
Abstract: In this invited article, the authors review the history and development of the Indiana ... more Abstract: In this invited article, the authors review the history and development of the Indiana University School of Social Work from its origin in 1911 as a small department to its current status as a large organization offering educational pro-grams to nearly 900 students on five campuses. One of the nation’s oldest, it is the only school to offer the full continuum of social work education from the associate through the doctoral levels. Inmany respects, the evolution of the Schoolmirrors the experiences of other schools and departments of social work.As such, the articlemay be enlightening to those interested in the history of social work education in this country.
The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessi... more The authors reviewed 40 mission statements guiding U.S. public child welfare practice for accessibility, clarity, and values. Nine of the 40 state-administered child welfare agencies had not posted their missions on the Web as of October 2002, and 30 mission statements required a 12th-grade or college reading level for easy comprehension. The mission statements most often expressed the goals, values, and processes of safety, permanence, well-being, family preservation, cultural competence, self-sufficiency, and partnership. Mission statements can be an important tool for improving child welfare outcomes by providing direction; therefore, agency administrators should consider how clear and accessible their state agency mission statements are.
This study examines organizational learning (OL) with member organizations of a state association... more This study examines organizational learning (OL) with member organizations of a state association for children and family services. OL has been studied in business organizations, but the concept has value in the context of human service organizations (HSOs) as well. HSOs face increasing demands for accountability through evaluating outcomes, requiring new organizational skills and activities. The state association has collected outcome data from member organizations and has provided external consultants to help organizations interpret and use the information to improve organizational functioning. OL was measured pre- and post-external consultation using a questionnaire developed by Templeton, Lewis, and Snyder (2002). Two factors were identified through factor analyses, organizational culture and environmental awareness. In the qualitative findings, respondents identified the following facilitating factors: leadership, philosophy, new staff/new leadership, willingness, planning, and training. Perceived obstacles to OL included resistance, philosophy, finances, and time. External consultants were perceived as contributing to evaluation, awareness, motivation, and training. Implications for organizational practice, the education of future HSO leaders, and future research are discussed.
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