SW 482 - Child Welfare

Institution:

Warner Pacific College

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Description:

An introduction to the field of child welfare from a historical, theoretical, and practice perspective. The course will explore services to children and families including the following: services that “support” families to enhance family functioning and child development; services that “supplement” families struggling to regain and/or maintain balance; and services that “substitute” care when the family is unable to provide for the basic needs of a child either temporarily or permanently. Prerequisite: PSY 140/141 or SOC 140 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.warnerpacific.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 517-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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