Child Welfare (HSVC 219)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Term

Faculty

Dr. Sister Nancy DeCesare, IHM M DeCesare IHMShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Sister Nancy DeCesare, IHM M DeCesare IHM

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Schedule

Tue, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (8/29/2011 - 12/16/2011) Location: MAIN SJ 247

Description

Intended to develop an understanding of the child welfare system, with special attention to its history in the United States, its policies, current societal problems and their impact on children and their families. The course prepares students to work in the child welfare and criminal justice fields of service with special attention given to foster care, adoption, residential care and the court system. Ethical issues will be addressed.