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Barriers in the Foster Care System
Research Survey
Instructions
You are invited to participate in our Foster Care Research survey. The purpose of this survey is to collect valuable information on the foster care and adoptive system and provide evaluative data on the experiences of those going through or have been involved with the care-giving process. DC 127, an initiative being carried out by the District Church of Washington, DC, is working in conjunction with the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) to identify and address the current challenges to fostering in the District of Columbia. The data acquired from this survey will be used to further our research, inform future actions, and begin the long-term collection of valuable data to ensure the continued improvement of the DC foster care and adoption services.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. If you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you may refrain from answering those questions or withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. It will take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Chelsea Geyer at [email protected].
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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| With which of the following roles do you have experience in the Child Welfare System? (Mark all that apply) |
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| In what state(s) were you located while involved in the Child Welfare System? (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate the total amount of time you have been involved with the Child Welfare System? |
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| Have you, as an individual, provided assistance to families in the Child Welfare System? |
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| Have you, through an established organization/agency, provided assistance to families in the Child Welfare System? |
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| In what ways did you care for those families? | | |
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| Evaluation of Barriers Section |
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Current Resource Parents
Please respond to the following questions as it pertains to your particular involvement with the Child Welfare System. *Note: foster parent and adoptive parent, hereon referred to as Resource parent.
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| What first motivated you to become a resource parent? (Mark all that apply) |
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| Did you receive guidance (e.g., from case worker, mentor, etc.) while initiating and/or navigating the care-giving process? |
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| Who or what organization provided guidance in navigating the care-giving process? | | |
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| To what extent is/was this guidance helpful in reducing the burden on you as the resource parent? |
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| Did you receive non-financial assistance (e.g., provision of clothing, WIC, food stamps, etc.) while navigating the care-giving process? |
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| Who or what organization provided this non-financial assistance? | | |
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| To what extent is/was this non-financial assistance helpful in reducing the burden on you as the resource parent? |
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| Did you receive financial assistance (e.g., stipend, government, etc.) while navigating the care-giving process? |
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| Who or what organization provided this financial assistance? | | |
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| To what extent did the financial assistance cover the required expenses of care-giving? |
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| What expenses were not covered by the financial assistance received? | | |
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| Did you have the support of a mentor family or similar support system (e.g., respite support)? |
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| How satisfied were you with the level of support received? |
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| How difficult was it to acquire the needed or desired information and resources for effectively navigating the care-giving process? |
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| Please indicate what stages or steps in the care-giving process you find to be the most challenging. (Rank order stages from 1- most challenging to 9-least challenging) |
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| Initial inquiry about care-giving system |
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| | | Matching |
| | | Background Clearances |
| | | Transition Planning |
| | | Placement |
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| Please indicate which barrier(s) to the care-giving process were the most challenging for you as a resource parent. (Rank order barriers from 1-most challenging to 15-least challenging). |
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| Mental Health services |
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| | | Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) |
| | | Allegations made by child in care |
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| | | Lack of Peer/family support |
| | | Acquisition of information |
| | | Financial requirements as care-giver |
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| | | Scheduling/Time commitment |
| | | Emotional strain on care-giver |
| | | Visits with birth family |
| | | Lack of decision making power |
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| Please indicate any barriers not listed in the previous item that you feel are challenging when navigating the care-giving process. | | |
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| To what extent were the support systems previously mentioned (e.g., case workers, WIC, local agency/organizations, etc.) of assistance in reducing the burden of these barriers? |
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| Please indicate the one thing you feel would be of most benefit to families or resource parents while navigating the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please use the space provided below to comment on any other barriers or weaknesses you have experienced in the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please use the space provided below to comment on any strengths of the care-giving process. | | |
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| In what state(s) were you located while involved in the Child Welfare System? (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate the total amount of time you have been involved with the Child Welfare System? |
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| Have you, as an individual, provided assistance to families in the Child Welfare System? |
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| Have you, through an established organization/agency, provided assistance to families in the Child Welfare System? |
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| In what ways did you care for those families? | | |
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| Evaluation of Barriers Section |
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Prospective Resource Parent
Please respond to the following questions as it pertains to your particular involvement with the Child Welfare System. *Note: foster parent and adoptive parent, hereon referred to as Resource parent. |
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| Have you considered becoming a foster parent? |
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| Have you considered becoming an adoptive parent? |
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| What first motivated you to become a resource parent? (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate what stages or steps, if any, in the care-giving process you have experienced to-date. (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate which of the following you anticipate or know to be the most challenging barrier(s) to the care-giving process. (Rank order barriers from 1-most challenging to 15-least challenging). |
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| Mental Health services |
| | | Medical services |
| | | Education |
| | | Legal services |
| | | Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) |
| | | Allegations made by child in care |
| | | Social Worker contact |
| | | Lack of Peer/family support |
| | | Acquisition of information |
| | | Financial requirements as care-giver |
| | | Financial support for child |
| | | Scheduling/Time commitment |
| | | Emotional strain on care-giver |
| | | Visits with birth family |
| | | Lack of decision making power |
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| Please indicate any barriers not listed in the previous item that you feel will be challenging when navigating the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please use the space provided below to comment on any other barriers or weaknesses you have experienced in the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please use the space provided below to comment on any strengths of the care-giving process. | | |
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| In what state(s) were you located while involved in the Child Welfare System? (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate the total amount of time you have been involved with the Child Welfare System? |
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| Have you, as an individual, provided assistance to families in the Child Welfare System? |
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| Have you, through an established organization/agency, provided assistance to families in the Child Welfare System? |
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| In what ways did you care for those families? | | |
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| Evaluation of Barriers Section |
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| Please respond to the following questions as it pertains to your particular involvement with the Child Welfare System. |
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| What first motivated you to become involved with the Child Welfare System? (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate what stages or steps in the care-giving process in which you are currently involved or have had experience. (Mark all that apply) |
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| Please indicate which of the following you feel are the most challenging barrier(s) to the care-giving process. (Rank order barriers from 1-most challenging to 15-least challenging). |
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| Mental Health services |
| | | Medical services |
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| | | Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) |
| | | Allegations made by child in care |
| | | Social Worker contact |
| | | Lack of Peer/family support |
| | | Acquisition of information |
| | | Financial requirements as care-giver |
| | | Financial support for child |
| | | Scheduling/Time commitment |
| | | Emotional strain on care-giver |
| | | Visits with birth family |
| | | Lack of decision making power |
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| Please indicate any barriers not listed in the previous item that you feel will be challenging when navigating the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please indicate the one thing you feel would be of the most benefit to families or resource parents while navigating the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please use the space provided below to comment on any other barriers or weaknesses you have experienced in the care-giving process. | | |
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| Please use the space provided below to comment on any strengths of the care-giving process. | | |
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| DC127 greatly appreciates your time and effort to complete this survey. If you wish to allow DC127 to contact you for follow-up information on your responses, please provide your contact information below.
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