SHS 112 - Child and Family Welfare

3.0 Credits
Course addresses issues facing children, parents, and families such as family disruption, foster care involvement, special needs, adoption, abuse, and extenuating parental challenges. Covers how human services workersprovide protection andintervention, and conduct home visits.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identity the factors that contribute to a child being at risk.
Describe methods used to support children when their families cannot do so, such as family preservation, foster care placement, residential treatment, and adoption.
Identify common ethical, cultural, and safety issues, as well as best practice in home visiting.

Course Typically Offered
Winter