ERIC Number: EJ859161
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
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CAPTA Referrals for Infants and Toddlers: Measuring Early Interventionists' Perceptions
Herman-Smith, Robert L.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v29 n3 p181-191 2009
In 2003, Congress amended the Child Abuse Protection and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to require that all child victims of substantiated abuse or neglect under the age of 3 years be assessed for developmental concerns. To date, there has been little study of CAPTA's implementation in Part C early intervention programs. The "Professional Interventionist CAPTA Survey" (PICS) was developed to assess perceptions of Part C providers related to serving children and families referred from child welfare. The PICS provides a measure of providers' perceptions of the CAPTA mandate. Initial results of the PICS suggest that it holds promise for future implementation research and program assessment for Part C early childhood intervention related to CAPTA. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Child Abuse, Child Welfare, Caregiver Attitudes, Pediatrics, Participant Satisfaction, Mail Surveys, Referral, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
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