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Houseparent Salaries

I have had several people ask me about the salaries of houseparents and other residential childcare workers.  Until now, the only information I have known about was my informal survey.  I have recently discovered that The Child Welfare League of America publishes a quarterly newsletter.  In the Spring 2003 edition, they have a summary of a scientific survey they did of member agencies.  They also will provide the complete results of the survey for a small fee.  ADDITIONALLY,  It would be a good idea to sign up for their newsletter, it has a great deal of information about the residential childcare field.
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