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Buzzwords: Moving to Behavioral Descriptors

Use this guide to learn how to identify and replace subjective buzzwords in child welfare documentation with objective, behavior-based descriptions.

Publication year: 2025
Author: Capacity Building Center for States (updated by NCWCIA)

Description

This resource explains the risks of using subjective buzzwords in child welfare reporting and provides strategies for translating them into clear, factual behavioral descriptors. It is intended to help child welfare professionals improve the accuracy and effectiveness of their documentation, leading to better outcomes for children and families.

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