Bill Overview
Title: Child Welfare Workforce Partnership Act
Description: This bill provides payments to states for certain expenditures made by public or private nonprofit educational institutions for training with respect to child placement and other child welfare services.
Sponsors: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Target Audience
Population: People working in child welfare services sector
Estimated Size: 2500000
- The bill provides payments for training in child placement and other welfare services, therefore affecting personnel involved in these roles.
- Child welfare services are provided on a global scale, affecting professionals such as social workers, child care workers, and educators.
- Globally, there are many educational institutions across various countries that provide training in child welfare services which this bill might indirectly influence through similar local policies.
Reasoning
- The target population mainly includes child welfare professionals such as social workers and educators involved in training related to child placement and welfare services.
- We must include a variety of geographical locations, including rural areas, suburban, and urban centers, to understand the broad impacts of the policy.
- Some individuals in the field might not experience significant impacts from this policy, especially if they are not directly involved in training that receives new funding.
- Consideration of how the policy might provide additional resources or enhance current practices is essential, but acknowledgment that the budget may not stretch to all impacted individuals is necessary.
- Include opinions from those who might not be directly impacted in terms of wellbeing, as they might have indirect insights or experiences worth noting.
Simulated Interviews
Social Worker (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might improve our training resources.
- More effective training could help reduce caseloads.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Child Welfare Trainer (Austin, TX)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased funding can enhance our curriculum and resources.
- Concerns about whether funds will reach smaller institutions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Child Welfare Policy Administrator (Chicago, IL)
Age: 42 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy will streamline programs across institutions.
- Need careful planning to avoid overlaps.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Graduate Student (Boise, ID)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Programs funded by the policy may provide more training opportunities.
- Hope it leads to stable job placement post-graduation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
University Professor (New York, NY)
Age: 47 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy could facilitate collaboration between academia and practice.
- Focused on how funds will manage policy implementation sustainability.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Nonprofit Director (Seattle, WA)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy will help fund expansion of programs.
- Worried about the administrative complexity of the policy requirements.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Retired Social Worker (Duluth, MN)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy might enhance the legacy of past efforts.
- Skepticism about distribution of funds to rural areas.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Child Counselor (Orlando, FL)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Additional training funds could improve client outcomes.
- Hope it enhances interdisciplinary collaboration.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Child Advocate Attorney (Philadelphia, PA)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy should indirectly improve outcomes through better-trained workers.
- Concerned about continuity of funding.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Child Care Worker (Denver, CO)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policy could lead to more comprehensive training sessions.
- Interest in how policy affects day-to-day operations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $120000000 (Low: $100000000, High: $150000000)
Year 2: $130000000 (Low: $100000000, High: $160000000)
Year 3: $140000000 (Low: $110000000, High: $170000000)
Year 5: $160000000 (Low: $120000000, High: $180000000)
Year 10: $150000000 (Low: $100000000, High: $170000000)
Year 100: $150000000 (Low: $100000000, High: $170000000)
Key Considerations
- Variation in participating institutions' capacity to implement training efficiently.
- Differences in state-level legislative and institutional support for the training programs.
- Potential for savings through decreases in foster care durations or reduced maltreatment cases.
- Changes in federal or local child welfare policies that could affect the program's effectiveness.