Abstract
This paper examines the importance of improvements in cultural sensitivity in the child welfare system of the United States. It discusses the reasons for these requirements and how it would help to make the organization an effective entity within society. It also looks at the role of the leadership within the child welfare system in supporting and promoting this cultural sensitivity.

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"The research supports the concept that child welfare agencies would benefit from developing culturally sensitive environments. This is evidenced through systems approaches that acknowledge that all elements within a system, or culture, should be considered as a means of understanding the system. Additionally, culturally sensitive environments can be impacted by the workers that support the organization and the leadership styles that inspire workers to meet new objectives and visions for a culturally sensitive workplace."

Tags:environment, immigration, culture

Abstract
The paper presents a professional's critical view of the child welfare system that includes the assessment of a social organization's focus on the goal of assisting children versus other goals. Additionally, the professional calls for cultural awareness and sensitivity on all levels of social system care. Finally, he calls for accountability and change of organizational structure.

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"As with many social services, the Child Welfare System (CWS) changes in response to the needs of the individuals it serves, the needs of staff and employees, and budgetary/legal constraints. As a professional with twenty-three years in child welfare and the product of thirteen years in the foster care system, I experienced first hand how these changes affected children within the system. As such, I am adequately prepared to offer criticism concerning the current system, as well as suggestions for change. Three areas call for attention in terms of revision within CWS: issues..."

Tags:welfare, children, foster care

Abstract
The child welfare system is one in which there is a constant societal desire for change. This is because as time elapses it is evident that flaws exist within the system and that no answer to date has been capable of addressing these flaws sufficiently in order to meet the needs of the population that the system was intended to help. It is also apparent that throughout the history of the child welfare system the country has continued to expand in its diversity and that on a continual basis new cultures have migrated into the United States. Each culture, as its own system, has its own specific elements that impact how that system operates, as well as the lives of all people within it. Given this information it would appear to be a logical conclusion that in order for the child welfare system to become an effective entity within society it must be capable of developing a cultural sensitivity that allows for the celebration of all people. Furthermore, the leadership within the child welfare system must support this cultural sensitivity and inspire workers within this system to support this factor of the organizational mission in order for it to become an integral part of the child welfare system operation.

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Improvements in Cultural Sensitivity and the Child Welfare System The child welfare system is one in which there is a constant societal desire for change. This is because as time elapses it is evident that flaws exist within the system and that no answer to date has been capable of addressing these flaws sufficiently in order to meet the needs of the population that the system was intended to help. It is also apparent that throughout the history of the child welfare system the country has continued to expand in its diversity and that on a continual basis new cultures have migrated into the United States. Each culture, as its own system, has its own specific elements that impact how that system

Tags:culture, diversity, business

Abstract
This paper contends that the United States child welfare system has gone from bad to worse, even as citizens cry out for reform. The paper takes a hard look at what has worked and what hasn't and includes "Twelve Ways to Do Child Welfare Right". The paper examines specific cases and reasons for failure such as the training of caseworkers and lack of funding. It also looks at how Florida's effort at privatizing the child welfare system mostly turned out to be a failed experiment.

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"There are many cases such as these throughout the country and throughout the child welfare system. Many of the cases revolve around similar themes. Continuing child abuse and neglect while households are under the supervision of a state welfare agency is appallingly common. The abuse and neglect is done by both the natural parents and by foster parents assigned by a welfare agency. It would seem that since the household is under supervision then the instances of abuse and neglect would be minimized; since the safety and well being of children is the main goal of these child welfare agencies. What are the reasons that neglect and abuse continue right under the noses of caseworkers? Is it true that well meaning case workers are unable to properly supervise and conduct prescribed home visits to all of these families because of the size of their caseloads? Are foster parents, even though foster parents were approved by the child welfare agency more likely than biological parents to neglect or abuse a child in their care?"

Tags:abuse, agency, neglect

Abstract
The paper compares essays written by experts in the field of child welfare which examine the problems of the system and the solutions they offer. The paper discusses Duncan Lindsey's article "The Changing Welfare of Children" which involves the changing needs of children since the family structure has changed so dramatically over the last fifty years. The paper then examines Catharyn Baird's article "Conversations about Distributive Justice" which challenges people to seek equal distributive justice.

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"This essay first started by exposing the problem of child poverty. First, it pointed out that the United States is the wealthiest nation in the world with the highest rate of child poverty. Lindsey then explained the problem that developed due in part to mothers joining the workforce and the lack of childcare that stemmed from it. Lindsey gives many quotes that are difficult to read and require more analyzation to process. The essay is meant for concerned individuals. The charts and statistics give an insight into the problem of child poverty. The essay appeals to the reason individuals and their emotions toward children."

Tags:government, home, life, money, divorce, capitalistic

Abstract
This paper discusses how compared to other countries, the United States does not have a generous welfare system. The paper reports that unlike other countries, there is no federal paid maternity leave, for instance, or family allowances and no national health insurance. The paper further discusses how ideas have changed regarding reproduction and women's roles in society, and these have made an impact on the welfare state.

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"During the Nixon era, thinkers seriously debated establishing a universal basic income for all citizens. Some officials feared, however, that employers would "use the increased income received by the poor as an excuse to lower the wages that they pay these employees." In other words employers would say, "Well, you are getting money from the government, so you don't need me to pay you so much." They also feared that a "floor" under the income of poor families might actually operate "as a ceiling on earned income" so that the poor would actually be worse off instead of better (Block & Somers, 2003). The idea of a guaranteed annual income was defeated.
In 1988 the Family Support Act was signed into law. Single mothers on welfare had to participate in Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program if they wanted assistance. In 1996 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families was enacted, which limited the length of time a person could receive benefits. Thus, public programs that were once designed to discourage women from working outside their homes have been transformed and now require women to get jobs."

Tags:Social, Services, Block, Grants, child, welfare, development, agencies, Poverty

Abstract
The paper discusses how Zlotnik (2001) contends that as time has progressed, there has been a separation between those in the social work profession and those in the child welfare profession, with social workers receiving degrees and child welfare workers being hired without an educational background. The paper highlights Zlotnik's belief that if policies were changed to include mandatory educational requirements for child welfare workers, as well as a new focus in social work degrees on children, such turnovers would be reduced (p. 24). The paper shows how Zlotnik (2001) concludes that while this change in policy would require a collaborative effort among all agencies, it would be a significant step toward rebuilding the child welfare workforce and aiding society's children for the future (p. 24).

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"The article proposals directly impact the role of the social worker, as Zlotnik discusses, because there is a new focus on the importance of child welfare workers and social workers seeking the same goal - to address the needs of families and children (24). Zlotnik contends that as time has progressed there has been a separation between those in the social work profession and those in the child welfare profession, with social workers receiving degrees and child welfare workers being hired without an educational background. Zlotnik further stipulates that over time this has

Tags:child, welfare, policy

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at the Indian Child Welfare Act that deals with the regulation of placement proceedings involving Native-American children. The writer discusses rights and issues relating to families belonging to an Oregon tribe.

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"According to the PTLA (2002) the Indian Child Welfare Act regulates placement proceedings involving Native-American children and applies to any family belonging to an Oregon tribe. Tribal families have the right to protection under the ICWA in cases involving child protection, guardianships, adoption, truancy, termination of parental rights action, runaways, or voluntary placement. This 1978 law "applies to Native-American children who are unmarried and under age eighteen as long as they are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or eligible for membership in a federally recognized Indian tribe."

Tags:child, welfare

Abstract
This paper analyzes Indian child welfare in Oregon in the United States. It particularly discusses the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), which regulates placement proceedings involving Native-American children. It looks at the benefits of the law, as well as the problems associated with it, such as the lack of proper enforcement. The paper then discusses how these problems can be remedied.

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"In conclusion, the Indian Child Welfare Act was passed into law in 1978 because the federal government recognized that it was necessary to reestablish tribal authority in Oregon and other states in cases involving the adoption or removal of Native American children from their homes. The ICWA was considered necessary because a very high percentage of Indian families had been broken up by non-tribal agencies because state officials did not understand or accept Indian culture."
"In order to remedy this, the ICWA established minimum standards for the removal of Native American children from their homes and assured tribal participation in court proceedings. But in Oregon and many other states, establishing clearer guidelines is necessary so caseworkers can formulate plans that conform to federal ICWA standards and thus ensure that the intent of the federal Act is fulfilled, and the rights of Native American children and their families are protected."

Tags:native, adoption, culture, Oregon, government

Abstract
The paper takes the form of a literature review that assesses how better decision making, organizational design, and cultural sensitivity improvements can assist the child welfare system to operate as an outcome-focused and child-centered entity. This is done through looking at the problems faced by children in welfare systems and the leadership attributes that help take these challenges into account.

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"Leadership within the nonprofit organization is believed to be fundamental to the success of the organization. The leader in a nonprofit organization deals with the challenges found in all conventional organizational structures but also faces the ongoing objectives of meeting financial and resource-centered obligations, communicating with stakeholders, and continued integration of new or ..."

Tags:child, nonprofit, organization