2022-01-13-埃森哲-Succeeding_differently_in_child_welfare_4页_4mb

Summary of Fairfax County Report

Fairfax County DFS adopted the Safe & Connected™ Practice Model in 2017 to address racial disparities in child welfare services. Through evidence-informed, equity-focused practices, they partnered with community stakeholders and private entities like Accenture and KVC Institute to overcome implementation challenges, including those from COVID-19. Key actions included human-centered design, training, data analysis, and restructuring partnerships.

Progress was made in three areas: implementation assessment, professional development, and community engagement. Challenges involved workforce constraints and systemic barriers, addressed via implementation science. Future efforts focus on five strategic areas: aligning with equity statements, innovating budgets, investing more funds, conducting training, and developing new partnerships. Recommendations include seeking community input and leveraging external collaborations for sustainable, family-first outcomes.