Social Work Now, Issue 32, pages 6-11.
Clarifying the links between theory and practice, and between practice and the outcomes we hope to achieve for children within systems of child welfare, is a complex endeavour. In recent years there has been a growing expectation that practice will be supported by a strong evidence base, and that we more fully understand the impact of practice on the lives of children. Understanding the effectiveness of interventions in child welfare also requires more recognition of the relationship between knowledge and practice, and examination of how we reinforce practice behaviours that support positive outcomes for children.