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Child Welfare Workforce Support: Improving Recruitment and Retention

This act aims to improve working conditions for child protection professionals, leading to better care for children in need. Through support programs, workers will be better prepared and less prone to burnout, increasing service stability and quality. Citizens can expect that children requiring assistance will receive it from more experienced and supported specialists.
Key points
Funding for projects to improve recruitment and retention of child welfare workers.
Implementation of support programs for new and experienced employees, including mentoring and training.
Potential for technology system upgrades to better support work with children and families.
Prioritization of regions with high child welfare workforce turnover.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1496
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2021-04-29