Trauma-informed Work with Children

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This course is a social work elective that is designed to provide an overview of the broad field of child welfare. Topics include the role of the family in the care of children, the history and current state of care of children, current problems such as child abuse and neglect, the impact of poverty and diversity in the well-being of children, and responses to children in need such as foster care, adoption, residential programs, the courts and school-based services. Application is made through readings, experiential activities, agency visits, and guest speakers. A service learning component provides interaction with community-based agencies. Offered EVERY Fall. Prerequisite: SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, OR SENIOR STATUS.