Investigating Supervision and Leadership Practices to Strengthen EBP Implementation in the Child Welfare System: A Case Study Analysis

2023  Journal Article

Investigating Supervision and Leadership Practices to Strengthen EBP Implementation in the Child Welfare System: A Case Study Analysis

Pub TLDR

This research paper examines the role of supervision and leadership in implementing evidence-based practices in the child welfare system. The study found that strong supervisor leadership and high-quality supervision are crucial in overcoming implementation barriers. The findings highlight the importance of coaching engagement and the transition of support from external coaches to supervision practices.

 

College of Health researcher(s)

Abstract

Effective delivery of evidence-based practices (EBPs) depends on strong supervision and leadership. This case study analysis examined how supervisors contended with barriers and facilitators of implementation of R3, a supervisor-focused strategy to improve caseworker interactions with families in the child welfare system. A stratified random sample of supervisors, those with higher scores on the Implementation Leadership Scale (n = 10) versus those with lower scores (n = 10), who participated in multiple interviews, allowed for analysis over the course of implementation. Findings demonstrate the importance of strong supervisor leadership, high-quality supervision, and coaching engagement to overcoming implementation barriers. Strong supervisor leadership may facilitate an efficient transition of support from external coaches to supervision practices.

Singh, R.R., Dolcini, M., Catania, J.A., Saldana, L., Mogro-Wilson, C.(2023)Investigating Supervision and Leadership Practices to Strengthen EBP Implementation in the Child Welfare System: A Case Study AnalysisFamilies in Society104(4)