SW 648 - Current Issues in Child Welfare Practice and Policy

3 Credit(s)

This course examines current issues in public and private child welfare practice and policy. Students review a variety of innovative policy and practice approaches to working with children and families that are served by the child welfare system. The challenges inherent in practicing clinical social work with mandated clients and from within bureaucratic settings are explored. Models for strengths-based approaches to providing clinical case management and supervision are also examined. This course is designed to extend the knowledge base and skills of students who have worked in public or private child welfare practice.
Prerequisite(s): SW 540