Child Welfare Case Studies

About this book

This book consists of actual cases from the authors experience as a child welfare specialist. The cases were selected to introduce the variety of social problems facing families within the child welfare system. Each case is diverse and consists of multiple problems to ensure that readers are challenged to think critically through the problem-solving process. Readers will learn how to apply social work knowledge and skills how to apply the generalist perspective and how to analyze a case from engagement to termination. Child Welfare Case Studies offers practicing professionals a valuable resource in teaching helping skills as well as the general problem-solving process. For social workers or other interested in child welfare.