Sarah Catherine Williams
Biographic Data
| ID | 5823009 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sarah Catherine Williams |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sarah Catherine |
| FAMILY NAME | Williams |
| SIGNATURE | WILLIAMS S C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Child Trends |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Are Mandated Reporting Policies Contributing to Disparities in Child Welfare? A Discussion of Their History and Unintended Consequences
Mandated reporting policies have expanded in scope and focus since their inception in the 1960s, though their effectiveness in protecting children is mixed. Researchers and advocates argue these policies may exacerbate racial disproportionalities in child welfare. This article presents select findings from a study examining the relationship between mandated reporting laws (State Child Abuse and Neglect [SCAN] Policies Database) and substantiation…
Mandated reporting policies and the detection of child abuse and neglect
Findings from an evaluation of Family Finding
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to assess the experiences of child welfare workers trained in Family Finding and to assess the experiences of the youth who participated in Family Finding. Findings from this study suggest the efficacy of Family Finding in establishing relational permanence for youth. Findings from qualitative analyses indicate that Family Finders modified the actual steps of the model. Both youth-recommended and Family…
Differing Effects of Family Finding Service on Permanency and Family Connectedness for Children New to Versus Lingering in the Foster Care System
This study evaluated effects of family finding on relative placement and positive permanency outcomes for children in foster care. The sample was randomized to evaluate effects on permanency and relative placement. The impact of the timing of service was examined. The study failed to show significant differences in placement and permanency for the treatment versus the control group. Examination of program outcomes showed that many connections wer…
Differing Effects of Family Finding Service on Permanency and Family Connectedness for Children New to Versus Lingering in the Foster Care System
This study evaluated effects of family finding on relative placement and positive permanency outcomes for children in foster care. The sample was randomized to evaluate effects on permanency and relative placement. The impact of the timing of service was examined. The study failed to show significant differences in placement and permanency for the treatment versus the control group. Examination of program outcomes showed that many connections wer…
Findings from an evaluation of Family Finding
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to assess the experiences of child welfare workers trained in Family Finding and to assess the experiences of the youth who participated in Family Finding. Findings from this study suggest the efficacy of Family Finding in establishing relational permanence for youth. Findings from qualitative analyses indicate that Family Finders modified the actual steps of the model. Both youth-recommended and Family…
Mandated reporting policies and the detection of child abuse and neglect
Differing Effects of Family Finding Service on Permanency and Family Connectedness for Children New to Versus Lingering in the Foster Care System
This study evaluated effects of family finding on relative placement and positive permanency outcomes for children in foster care. The sample was randomized to evaluate effects on permanency and relative placement. The impact of the timing of service was examined. The study failed to show significant differences in placement and permanency for the treatment versus the control group. Examination of program outcomes showed that many connections wer…
Findings from an evaluation of Family Finding
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to assess the experiences of child welfare workers trained in Family Finding and to assess the experiences of the youth who participated in Family Finding. Findings from this study suggest the efficacy of Family Finding in establishing relational permanence for youth. Findings from qualitative analyses indicate that Family Finders modified the actual steps of the model. Both youth-recommended and Family…
Mandated reporting policies and the detection of child abuse and neglect
Are Mandated Reporting Policies Contributing to Disparities in Child Welfare? A Discussion of Their History and Unintended Consequences
Mandated reporting policies have expanded in scope and focus since their inception in the 1960s, though their effectiveness in protecting children is mixed. Researchers and advocates argue these policies may exacerbate racial disproportionalities in child welfare. This article presents select findings from a study examining the relationship between mandated reporting laws (State Child Abuse and Neglect [SCAN] Policies Database) and substantiation…
Child Welfare and Adoption (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (3 works) · Criminology (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Welfare (2 works) · Actuarial science (1 works) · Business (1 works) · Child abuse (1 works)