Exploring Child Welfare: A Practice Perspective, Third Edition

Crosson-Tower, Cynthia

ISBN 10: 0205381278 / ISBN 13: 9780205381272

Published by Allyn & Bacon, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exploring Child Welfare: A Practice Perspective, Third Edition
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205381278
• ISBN 13: 9780205381272
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Exploring Child Welfare provides an overall look at all aspects of the provision of services for children and their families, from services that enhance and support family life to those that substitute for the child's own home. The third edition of this accessible and engaging text continues to reflect the author's strong practice perspective and incorporates new developments in welfare reform and child welfare services. The author bases her work on more than 30 years of experience in almost all areas of childrens' services including protective services, foster care, adoption, court services, residential treatment and school based services.

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Exploring Child Welfare: A Practice Perspective, Third Edition
Cynthia Crosson-Tower, Harvest Counseling and Consultation

Exploring Child Welfare provides an overall look at all aspects of the provision of services for children and their families, from services that enhance and support family life to those that substitute for the child's own home. The third edition of this accessible and engaging text continues to reflect the author's strong practice perspective and incorporates new developments in welfare reform and child welfare services. The author bases her work on more than 30 years of experience in almost all areas of children's services including protective services, foster care, adoption, court services, residential treatment and school based services.

Highlights of the Third Edition:

• The author's strong background in practice provides real-life examples and helps students to connect theory with actual practice in children's services.
• Protective services chapter reflects the author's particular expertise in child abuse and neglect.
• New focus in the school-based services chapter on serving the whole child reflects the latest trends in pupil personnel services.
• Includes an examination of the pros and cons of family preservation services, allowing students to reflect on a current controversy in the field.