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Child Welfare and Family Services: Policies and Practice (8th Edition),New
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This thorough revision of Child Welfare and Family Services reflects current issues, controversies, and innovative practice methods in both family and child services. It provides a strong historical context to current programs, issues, and policy decisions; as well as indepth information on legal and legislative frameworks.A new chapter on child welfare practice, including an expanded treatment of foster care, provides a foundation for social work interventions with children. In addition, new and updated information covers topics such as; child welfare issues with immigrant families, child outcome measurements, forensic interviewing, advocacy, court documentation, federal legislation, child welfare in a global context, cultural competence, protective/preventive services, day care/child development programs, income security, kinship care, family preservation, and adoption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Child Welfare and Family Services: Policies and Practice (8th Edition)'? A: The book focuses on current issues, controversies, and innovative practice methods in family and child services, providing a historical context to programs, issues, and policy decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Susan Downs.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains 534 pages.
- Q: What are some topics covered in this book? A: The book covers various topics including foster care, child welfare issues with immigrant families, child outcome measurements, forensic interviewing, advocacy, and adoption.
- Q: Is this book suitable for social work students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for social work students as it provides in-depth information and a foundation for social work interventions with children.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the 8th edition published? A: The 8th edition was published on December 27, 2007.
- Q: Does this book include updated information on child welfare? A: Yes, the book includes new and updated information on various child welfare topics.
- Q: What makes this edition different from previous editions? A: This edition includes a new chapter on child welfare practice and expanded coverage of foster care.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is 'New'.