Navigating The Privatization of Child Welfare Services

Navigating The Privatization of Child Welfare Services
As the Chief Executive Officer of the largest private child welfare system in Florida, one of the greatest leadership challenges that I face is working within the system itself; the challenging political environment in my state is fraught with potential pitfalls that can be both devastating and costly.

The Privatization of Florida’s Child Welfare System

Despite its success, community-based care is threatened by increased bureaucratic control and an erosion of the original model in favor of monolithic bureaucracies that promise “cheaper” solutions.

A decade ago, Florida began moving its state-run . . .