Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive view of the field of child welfare
This text provides a comprehensive view of the field of child welfare, including the services offered and their rationale for the best interests of the child. It takes a practice perspective important for future professionals.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, students will be able to:
- Consider the full range of services available for children and families
- See how services can be viewed from the perspective of supplementing family life, supporting family life, or substituting for family life
- Understand how students might be impacted by the various services
- Imagine how they might use their own personal talents as future child welfare workers
