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ERIC Number: EJ1191715
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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Systematic Review of Social-Emotional Screening Instruments for Young Children in Child Welfare
McCrae, Julie S.; Brown, Samantha M.
Research on Social Work Practice, v28 n7 p767-788 Oct 2018
Purpose: The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act requires child welfare agencies to have provisions in place to refer young children to early intervention services, yet the socioemotional health needs of children are often challenging to recognize and treat effectively. This study reviews the substantive and psychometric properties of screening instruments designed for children ages 10 and younger. Methods: Major social science databases, websites of national organizations, and the "Mental Measurements Yearbook" were used to identify instruments for review. Results: Twenty-four instruments met review criteria, and eight show above-average measurement properties and testing, tap children's strengths and concerns, and have evidence of validity with families similar to child welfare-involved families. Discussion: It is important to effectively screen for children showing concerns in early childhood, so that treatment and prevention can be prioritized. This study indicated several tools with adequate testing and with emerging evidence and applicability to child welfare. [This research was supported by a doctoral fellowship in child abuse and neglect awarded by the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children and Families.]
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales
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