Child Welfare & Socal Work Pra.

Catalog description

This course prepares students for practice in public or private child welfare agencies with children and families who have experienced abuse or neglect. The course is designed to study the theoretical and programmatic aspect of child welfare practice, with particular attention to child welfare practice in Virginia. Consistent with the University's mission course content facilities knowledge and skill development for practice with diverse families, especially poor, oppressed, racial and ethnic minorities, gay and lesbian, and other at-risk urban children and families. Content includes practice with individuals, families, comminities and larger systems with which children and families interact.