In the last week or two, I've noted that three child welfare directors/commissioners have announced their departures. I won't comment on the individual circumstances. Rather, I want to pose a very broad, and very basic question. That is, how effective can child welfare leadership be when they are likely going to be in the position less than two years? How many Fortune 500 companies have built successful organizations with leadership turn-over similar to that of child welfare? (Seriously--I don't know the answer to that but I'm guessing it is zero.)
I think it is time we have a dialogue about this system and what needs to happen in order for public child welfare to effectively protect and serve children, families, and communities.
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