Children in the Law

Catalog description

The course includes a detailed look at the current system for the child in need of care and look at balancing the interests of parents, child and state. The topics will cover foster care; the Adoption and Sales Families Act; working with children in the legal system; defining abuse and neglect; reintegration of families; guardianship; access to medical treatment and mental health care; disability issues, access to special and regular education services; balancing the interests of children and their parents; the role of the guardian ad litem. Prerequisite(s): None. Graded.