SWK 120 - Partnering for Safety and Permanency

Institution:

Murray State University

Subject:

Description:

Course designed to give students an understanding of the skills necessary for a successful experience in the area of foster care and adoption services. The course includes content on Kentucky's standards of practice as well as federal legislation with regard to the safety, well-being and permanency of children in and out of home care; strengths and needs; grieving; the cycle of need; and, partnership efforts necessary between birth parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers, therapists and others involved in the support and care of a child. Graded pass/fail.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.murraystate.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 809-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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