Father Involvement in Dependency Review Hearings. Issue 5 (19th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wingrove, Twila; Beal, Sarah J.; Weisz, Victoria
• Is Part Of: Journal of public child welfare. Volume 10:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 495
• Page End: 504
• Publication Date: 2016-10-19
• Subjects: Social work -- fathers -- child and family welfare -- child protection -- children and families; Child welfare -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.70973
• DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2016.1206504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1554-8732

Abstract

Abstract : Understanding the impact of fathers in child maltreatment cases has been a neglected area of research. This study evaluated differences in child welfare hearings and children's perceptions of their situation where fathers were and were not present. Father attendance at hearings appeared to positively impact information-gathering. When fathers attended hearings, they lasted longer and covered case topics more thoroughly. Children reported more negative affect immediately after hearings where fathers were present; however, these differences were attenuated at subsequent interviews. Overall, the findings suggest that father involvement positively impacts case management, though more research must be conducted to support this finding.