SWK 313 Child Welfare Systems and Services

This course explores child welfare policy, practice, and system responses, emphasizing children’s rights, risk and protective factors, and trauma. Students examine child abuse, neglect, and conflicts in child, parent, and societal rights. The course builds skills for working with families in interdisciplinary settings, including juvenile justice and substance misuse services. Historical and current policies are analyzed, integrating evidence-based approaches to advocacy and intervention. Through interprofessional collaboration, students learn strategies to support vulnerable children and families. Key topics include child welfare services, system functions, and critical issues shaping practice.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

SWK 312 for Child Welfare concentration and certificate earning students. CSJ 107 or HSM 101 or PSY 101 or SWK 200 or Program Chair approval is required for elective

Corequisite

None