Child Welfare in the United States
Challenges, Policy, and Practice
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Services, Social Work
| Author: | Sylvia Mignon, MSW, PhD | ISBN: | 9780826126474 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | November 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sylvia Mignon, MSW, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9780826126474 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | November 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
Distinguished by its critical perspective, this book delivers a balanced and comprehensive examination of the child welfare system in the United States today. In a clear and accessible style, it outlines key issues, reviews the history of the child welfare system, and explores the challenges to developing appropriate federal, state a local policies that address child welfare concerns. A chapter devoted to innovative and effective child welfare and prevention practices showcases examples of successful programs. Additionally, the book underscores the importance of coordination among human service professionals and organizations.
Distinguished by its critical perspective, this book delivers a balanced and comprehensive examination of the child welfare system in the United States today. In a clear and accessible style, it outlines key issues, reviews the history of the child welfare system, and explores the challenges to developing appropriate federal, state a local policies that address child welfare concerns. A chapter devoted to innovative and effective child welfare and prevention practices showcases examples of successful programs. Additionally, the book underscores the importance of coordination among human service professionals and organizations.
