The book Administrative Data and Child Welfare Research edited by Dr. Shaw, Dr. Lee and Dr. Farrell

Administrative Data and Child Welfare Research: Using Linked Data to Improve Child Welfare Research, Policy, and Practice
 
 Edited by Terry V. Shaw, Bethany R. Lee, Jill L. Farrell

 
 Administrative/big data systems can be powerful tools in increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of public child welfare services. Understanding, harnessing, and using big data holds tremendous promise in creating transformative change in the social services.

 
 The text can be found on line at: www.routledge.com/Administrative-Data-and-Child-Welfare-Research-Using-Linked-Data-to-Improve/Shaw-Lee-Farrell/p/book/9781138295926 or through Amazon at: www.amazon.com/Administrative-Data-Child-Welfare-Research/dp/1138295922/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1512728811&sr=8-1&keywords=shaw+lee+farrell