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An examination of foster parent unionization [electronic resource] : the Washington state experience /

by Rome, Sunny Harris; Blome, Wendy Whiting; Raskin, Miriam.
Material type: materialTypeLabelArticleDescription: pp. 292-307.Subject(s): unions, foster care, organizing, community, child welfareOnline resources: Click here to access full-text article In: Journal of community practice 2011, Vol. 19, No. 3Summary: In 2006, the Washington Federation of State Employees charted new territory by initiating an effort to unionize foster parents. Using a case study approach, we describe the development of this unique alliance, perspectives of stakeholder groups, and the social and economic conditions surrounding the organizing effort. Implications for policy and community practice are discussed.
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In 2006, the Washington Federation of State Employees charted new territory by initiating an effort to unionize foster parents. Using a case study approach, we describe the development of this unique alliance, perspectives of stakeholder groups, and the social and economic conditions surrounding the organizing effort. Implications for policy and community practice are discussed.

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