CFS 405 - Seminar in Children, Law, and Social Policy

Institution:

Stony Brook University

Subject:

Description:

A seminar that examines the social and political factors that determine the legislation affecting children and the evaluation of program effectiveness with an emphasis on developing skills needed to be an effective advocate for children and families. While the history of programs, beginning with the New Deal, is explored. The major focus is on current legislation. The following issues are analyzed: child health, nutrition, education, adoption and foster care, Head Start, child care.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stonybrook.edu

Phone Number:

(631) 632-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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