SOWK 321 Working with Children and Adolescents

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The purpose of this course is to provide a framework and the necessary skills for social work practice in a child welfare setting. Students will gain knowledge of the underlying theories and systems of child welfare practice. We will begin by looking at the origins of child welfare, where it is presently, both in terms of education and practice, and where it might be in the years ahead. Specific topics will include an historical overview, the changing family, poverty, violence and other social problems, day-care, and school-related services, counseling, family-centered services for children, protecting children, court services, teen parents, family foster care, adoption, residential settings, and future prospects.