SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Catalog description

This course examines the diverse needs of children and families, emphasizing appropriate social services and interventions designed to address those needs. Special attention is given to challenges faced by families within multicultural and rural contexts, using a strengths-based perspective. Students will explore strategies for assessment and intervention, including legal and protective services, court processes, and a range of treatment approaches. Opportunities for experiential learning - such as agency guest lectures and field visits - provide practical insight into real-world social service settings.