Items related to The County as an Unit for an Organized Program of Child...

The County as an Unit for an Organized Program of Child Caring and Protective Work - Softcover

Unknown

 
9781528440875: The County as an Unit for an Organized Program of Child Caring and Protective Work

Synopsis

This book analyzes trends in county-level child protective work in the United States. The author examines how county organizations for child care and protection developed throughout the nation, particularly from the 1910s to the 1920s, through an analysis of state laws and reports on county organization. The author emphasizes the role of state departments in promoting county organization, the diversity of county programs, and the challenges and successes of this approach to child welfare. This book provides a historical perspective on the development of child welfare services in the United States, highlighting the evolution of county-level organizations and their contributions to the field of child protection.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.