Child and Family Welfare

Catalog description

This course examines the social welfare policies, programs and services to families and children, historically known as child welfare services. It explores major issues facing children, youth and families, critically examining the assumptions, values, and philosophical perspectives underlying the social policies that shape child welfare. A central theme of this course is the impact of social problems, economic inequity and discrimination on family well-being and how these forces have affected the development of services for families and children.