Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between case management practices and rehabilitation of street children has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Within the context of Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria, this relationship carries particular significance. Organizations in this setting operate under a distinct combination of economic, regulatory, and market conditions that may amplify or dampen the effect of case management practices on rehabilitation of street children, making a context-specific inquiry both timely and necessary.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

While case management practices is widely discussed in policy and industry circles, empirical evidence on its actual effect on rehabilitation of street children within Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria remains sparse and, in places, contradictory. This lack of localized, rigorous evidence makes it difficult for decision-makers to know with confidence whether current approaches to case management practices are helping or hindering rehabilitation of street children — a gap this study sets out to close.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Case Management Practices on rehabilitation of street children in Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria.
2. To assess the extent to which case management practices influences rehabilitation of street children within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with case management practices in relation to rehabilitation of street children.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing case management practices in order to improve rehabilitation of street children.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of case management practices on rehabilitation of street children in Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria?
2. To what extent does case management practices influence rehabilitation of street children within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with case management practices in relation to rehabilitation of street children?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize case management practices in order to improve rehabilitation of street children?

1.5 Significance of the Study

Beyond its academic contribution to the field of social work, this study has practical value for management teams within Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria seeking to understand how case management practices translates into measurable outcomes around rehabilitation of street children. It is equally useful to students and future researchers looking for a localized empirical reference on this relationship.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to an examination of Case Management Practices and its relationship with rehabilitation of street children within the context of Selected Federal Government Parastatals in Nigeria. It reflects a MSc-level scope of analysis and relies on data and perspectives available within that scope; generalizing the findings beyond this specific context should therefore be done with appropriate caution.