Adv Clinical Sw Prct Chld Wf Sys

Catalog description

This course is designed to increase students’ clinical skills and knowledge of the child welfare system. The course will provide an overview of the history of child welfare and the two main perspectives on family preservation and child protection. Particular attention will be paid to the policies and practices that shape the child welfare systems. Safety, permanence and well-being defines the role of child welfare social workers and will be highlighted throughout the course with emphasis on culturally competent approaches; policy and organizational practices; role and function; as well as child focused and family focused best practices. The course will also address best practices for families and children with complicated issues such as family violence, substance use, mental health, juvenile justice, multiple placement and intergenerational placement. The course will also focus on appropriate engagement, assessment and interventions within preventative services, foster care and adoption services. Furthermore, students’ knowledge will be enhanced in the areas of childhood complex trauma as a result of abuse/neglect and child welfare intervention; and secondary traumatization/burnout of child welfare social worker.