Leadership Definition

The field of public child welfare has a leadership philosophy that is outcome focused. Senior leadership establishes a compelling vision that sets direction and goals, plans and manages change, makes strategic decisions, garners resources, and builds political and community will. Leadership at all levels in the organization, including but not limited to the executive team, senior administrators, supervisors, child welfare workers, and support staff effectively communicates, builds trust, makes sound decisions and improves performance capacity and accountability to achieve clearly defined outcomes.