SWRK 6051 - Child Welfare I: History, Programs, and Policies

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Provides a historic overview and contemporary application of child welfare policy, problems in policy development, and contemporary American child welfare services in both public and private domains. Uses a trauma informed lens to study the child welfare system and examine history, racial disparities and their impact on state and federal policies and programs pertinent to child maltreatment and juvenile justice. Prer., Graduate Social Work students only. Meets with SWRK 4051.