Child Welfare in the United States - Challenges, Policy, and Practice (Paperback)

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, andexplores the challenges to developing appropriate federal, state and 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. The text addresses issues related to the educational system, homelessness, poverty, the juvenile justice system, foster care, and adoption. It incorporates the perspectives of parents and children involved in the system, who cite both positive experiences and bureaucratic challenges. Child welfare workers themselves describe the professional and personal realities of their experiences working within the system.Illustrative case examples of abused and neglected children add to the text's value for BSW and MSW students studying child welfare.

General

Imprint:	Springer Publishing Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2016
Authors:	Sylvia I Mignon
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	286
ISBN-13:	978-0-8261-2642-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Child welfare Promotions
LSN:	0-8261-2642-1
Barcode:	9780826126429

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