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The Child Welfare Challenge: Policy, Practice, and Research
Modern Applications of Social Work Series. Second Edition. Pecora, P. J.; Whittaker, J. K.; Maluccio, A. N.; Barth, R. P.; Plotnick, R. D. Aldine de Gruyter, New York, NY. 2000. 612 pp. $30.95. Paperback.Policy, practice, and research issues intertwine to shape today's child welfare practices, as well as tomorrow's new directions. The authors examine these issues in an historical context, describing current problems in the field, and reviewing recent innovations that could be used to solve these problems. The focus is on areas of service to children who are served by publicly funded agencies:
- Foster care and adoption
- In-home, family-centered services
- Child-protective services
- Residential services.
In each chapter, the authors highlight historical milestones, show how practice has changed in response to response to research findings and public policy, and describe how policy initiatives and research data can or should influence program design and implementation.
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Aldine de Gruyter
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
Phone: 914-747-0110
Fax: 914-747-1326
Email: degruyter.ny@worldnet.att.net
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