Number: RL32690
Title: The Child Welfare Workforce: An Overview
Authors: Linda Levine, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the child welfare workforce. It begins with a discussion of the job duties, education and training, and other demographic characteristics of child welfare workers. The report next estimates the size of the child welfare workforce and examines its occupational composition, earnings, and other job-related characteristics (e.g., turnover). It concludes with an analysis of the job outlook for those interested in pursuing a career in the child welfare field.
Pages: 18
Date: June 7, 2005