Transforming Child Welfare: Interdisciplinary Practices, Field Education, and Research: Voices from the Prairies

Montgomery, H. Monty (Editor)/ Badry, Dorothy (Editor)/ Fuchs, Don (Editor)/ Kikulwe, Daniel (Editor)/ McKenzie, Brad (Foreward By)

ISBN 10: 088977451X / ISBN 13: 9780889774513

Published by Univ of Regina Pr, 2016

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355 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Transforming Child Welfare: Interdisciplinary Practices, Field Education, and Research: Voices from the Prairies
• Publisher: Univ of Regina Pr
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 088977451X
• ISBN 13: 9780889774513
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.58 kilograms

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Synopsis

Canada has among the highest rate of children in foster care in the developed world—a national tragedy that has its roots in poverty, residential schooling, and other forms of colonialism.

Tackling the "wicked" and intransigent problems of child abuse and neglect, as well as FASD, encountered by social workers, educators, health care workers, and others, Transforming Child Welfare turns a close eye on systemic issues within the child welfare system. Reflecting on previous strengths, and integrating research evidence with practical experience, the contributors to this volume provide professionals with best practice solutions that can be applied in different contexts.

About the Authors

H. Monty Montgomery is cis-gender male of Irish-Canadian and Mi’kmaq ancestry whose academic career includes appointments in the field of Social Work in Saskatchewan (University of Regina) and British Colombia (University of Victoria, University of British Colombia). His extensive professional experience spans child welfare practice and social welfare policy development for Indigenous and Provincial governments and the planning, development and administration of First Nations Social Development, Post-Secondary Education and Child Welfare programs.

Dorothy Badry is a professor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary and is deeply committed to supporting concerns related to Indigenous child welfare in Canada and to promoting Indigenous scholarship and partnerships in advancing best practice for children and families.