Children and Families of Incarcerated Parents: Understanding the Challenges and Addressing the Needs
Publication year:
2008
| Cataloged on:
Aug. 19, 2008
ANNOTATION: Findings from reviews of policies and services related to children of incarcerated parents by Washington State government agencies are presented. Two sections follow an executive summary. Section 1 covers the context of this review and looks at: the ground work and legislation; national perspectives regarding effects on child welfare, impact of incarceration on children and caregivers, child support, poverty and disproportionality, other state's efforts, and federal legislation; and the current framework in Washington State. Section 2 discusses implementation of the assessment process within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and current policies and services, challenges or barriers, preliminary recommendations and additional recommendations for the Economic Services Administration, Children's Administration, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, Aging and Disability Services Administration, Health and Recovery Services Administration, Office of Indian Policy and Support Services, and Planning, Performance and Accountability.
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