Family and Child Welfare

This course focuses particularly on feminist and Anishinaabe critiques of child welfare policy and social work intervention. It critically examines assumptions in family and child welfare policy including notions of family, substitute care, conceptions about violence and neglect, and the implications of child and welfare policy for social work practice in Northern, remote and rural communities. It includes an examination of practice strategies along with the legal procedures and responsibilities carried by the child welfare social workers. Contemporary Social Work practices with Anishinaabe children and families are also analyzed, with a particular emphasis on directions in Anishinaabe child and family welfare. Prerequisites: SWRK 2106/2107. Students may not retain credit for both SWRK 3806 and SWLF 3806. (SEM/EXP 3) (3 cr)

 

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