Child Welfare System

This course will examine the emergence of the child welfare systemin the United States. Specific references to the social welfaremovement, social policy as it affects children from different culturalbackgrounds, and recent changes in local child welfare systems willbe examined. Topics covered will include adoption, foster care, childabuse and neglect and the inter-relationship between social problemsand policies on the child welfare system. The role and responsibilitiesof the child welfare worker will be addressed. Pre-requisites: SW 301and SW 302

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