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Family engagement in residential treatment (RT) improves relationships, treatment participation, and behavior, yet standardized measures are lacking. This study developed and piloted the Family Engagement in Residential Care Measure through a multi-phase process: item generation with family input, small group reviews, and pre-pilot testing for clarity. A cross-sectional pilot at an RT-focused conference retained 29 items across five subscales, each showing high internal consistency. Participant feedback informed wording revisions and structure. Stakeholder involvement throughout the process ensured the measure's relevance and clarity. The Family Engagement in Residential Care Measure shows promise; however, it requires further validation in future research.
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Decisions made in the practice of child welfare have lifelong effects on children and their entire families which in turn affects every facet of society. To effectively practice in this vital field, social workers, psychologists, counselors, juvenile court judges, attorneys, and other child welfare professionals need to stay informed about the latest findings and important issues in public child welfare. To answer this crucial need, the Journal of Public Child Welfare provides a broad forum for theory-based and applied research in child welfare. Rather than limit itself to primarily private agencies, this essential journal provides the quality research and comprehensive information that child welfare professionals and public agencies need most.
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