TY - JOUR
T1 - Beyond child abuse
T2 - the array of family problems brought to the child welfare system
AU - Palmer, Lindsey
AU - Littleton, Tenesha
AU - Font, Sarah
AU - Ahn, Eunhye
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - The majority of children referred to child protective services (CPS) system are not suspected of physical or sexual abuse but face other risks, often captured under neglect. This population-based study analyzed data for 145,745 children referred to the Pennsylvania’s child welfare system in 2021. Parental substance use (28%), child behavioral concerns (24%), and unmet material needs (23%) were the most common allegations. Half of referrals included multiple concerns, but only 34% were valadated, indicating service intervention. Child behavioral health was the most frequent standalone concern (14%). Increasing access to mental health and substance use treatment may reduce CPS referrals.
AB - The majority of children referred to child protective services (CPS) system are not suspected of physical or sexual abuse but face other risks, often captured under neglect. This population-based study analyzed data for 145,745 children referred to the Pennsylvania’s child welfare system in 2021. Parental substance use (28%), child behavioral concerns (24%), and unmet material needs (23%) were the most common allegations. Half of referrals included multiple concerns, but only 34% were valadated, indicating service intervention. Child behavioral health was the most frequent standalone concern (14%). Increasing access to mental health and substance use treatment may reduce CPS referrals.
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U2 - 10.1080/15548732.2024.2421272
DO - 10.1080/15548732.2024.2421272
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85209359278
SN - 1554-8732
JO - Journal of Public Child Welfare
JF - Journal of Public Child Welfare
ER -