The handbook on child welfare practice

著者

• Geiger, Jennifer M.
• Schelbe, Lisa

書誌事項

The handbook on child welfare practice

Jennifer M. Geiger, Lisa Schelbe

Springer, c2021

• : [hardback]

タイトル別名

Child welfare practice

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

This unique, multidisciplinary resource incorporates cutting-edge research and best practices in child welfare into a text that aims to teach and refine advanced child welfare skills for aspiring child welfare professionals. Featuring real-life examples and stories from the field, the handbook discusses existing methods and challenges in the field of child welfare practice. Chapters also include materials for instructors to use in classrooms or training settings. Among the topics covered: Overview of child welfare policies and how the child welfare system works Assessment tools and strategies used to identify various types of child abuse and neglect Individual, family, and community-level approaches to preventing child maltreatment and preserving families Promoting stability after foster care placement Effective collaboration while working with special populations Clinical supervision in child welfare practice Strategies for healthy professional development of child welfare practitioners The Handbook on Child Welfare Practice is a valuable resource as both a textbook in child welfare practice courses and a practical reference for child welfare professionals. This book will help develop a more knowledgeable and skilled child welfare workforce prepared to address the significant public health concern of child maltreatment.

目次

Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Welfare PracticeIntroduction Child Welfare Systems Systems' Historical Response to Child Maltreatment Key Federal Child Welfare Policies in the United States Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA) Federal Child Welfare Policies Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities Indian Children Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994 (MEPA) and Interethnic Placement Act of 1996 (IEPA) Goals of Child Welfare Safety Permanency Well-being Child Maltreatment Prevention Protective Factors Child Welfare Practice as a Profession Characteristics of a Child Welfare Professional Professional Responsibilities Mandates Empathy in Child Welfare Managing Bias and Navigating Professional Identity Outline of the Book Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 2: How the Child Welfare System Works Introduction Current Child Welfare System Description Intake Case Management Law Enforcement Investigations Professional Partners Mandatory Reporting Services Privatization Roles in Child Protection and Foster Care Navigating the Dependency Court System Preparing for and Testifying in Court Parents' Rights Children's Rights Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 3: Child Development and Well-being Introduction Domains of Child Development Factors that Impede or Delay Normative Development Supporting Healthy Child Development Developmental Monitoring, Screening, and Evaluation Attachment, Bonding, and Development Attachment Theory Parent-Child Bonding Attachment Disorders Family Roles Parenting Styles Child Discipline Challenging Child Behaviors Difficult Developmental Phases Supporting Healthy Parent-Child Relationships Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 4: Identifying Child Maltreatment Introduction Physical Abuse Signs and Symptoms of Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Sexual Abuse Disclosure Signs and Symptoms of Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Signs and Symptoms of Emotional Abuse Neglect Signs and Symptoms of Neglect Polyvictimization Understanding Maltreatment Risk Factors Protective Factors Consequences of Maltreatment Consequences of Physical Abuse Consequences of Sexual Abuse Consequences of Emotional Abuse Consequences of Neglect Societal Consequences Prevention Cultural Considerations Ongoing Debates in Child Welfare Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 5: Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Practice Introduction What Is a Traumatic Event? How Does Trauma Affect Individuals? Signs of Traumatic Stress Infants and Toddlers Preschool and elementary school-age children Middle school and high school-age children Triggers and Trauma Reminders Impact of Trauma Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Assessment Tools and Strategies for Children who have Experienced Trauma Engaging Families in the Screening Process Reducing the Trauma Associated with Child Investigation, Removal, and Out-of-Home Placement Overview of Treatment of Trauma Evidence-informed Interventions to Address Trauma in Children Using a Trauma-informed Approach CDC's Guiding Principles to a Trauma-Informed Approach Trauma-informed Child Welfare System Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 6: Child and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Practice Introduction Engagement Strengths-based Practice in Child Welfare Family-Centered Practice in Child Welfare Building Rapport and Developing an Alliance with the Family Connecting with Children Culturally Grounded Engagement in Child Welfare Child Welfare Professional as Change Agent Solution-Focused Approach in Child Welfare Motivational Interviewing in Child Welfare Practice Managing Difficult Encounters with the Family Working with Families Experiencing Mental Health Challenges, Substance Abuse, and Intimate Partner Violence Substance Abuse Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Mental Illness Promoting Collaborative Practice in Child Welfare Working with Substitute Caregivers Working with Kinship Placements Working with Residential and Group Home Placement Staff Working with Law Enforcement Working with Attorneys and Court Personnel Working with Medical and Behavioral Health Providers Working with Educators and the School System Child and Family Teams Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 7: Child Maltreatment Prevention and Family Preservation Introduction Child Maltreatment Prevention History of Child Maltreatment Prevention Prevention Strategies Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) Strengthening Families CDC Essentials for Childhood Child Maltreatment Prevention Models Home Visiting Programs Parent Education Programs Community-level Interventions Policies Supporting Child Maltreatment Prevention Family Preservation Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 8: Assessment in Child Welfare Practice Introduction Assessing Safety and Risk Safety Assessment Goals Assessment Tools Actuarial and Clinical-based Approaches New Ways to Identify Families in Need of Services By Abuse Type Assessment in Different Contexts Skills for Assessment in Child Welfare Conducting Family and Home Assessments Understanding Families Child Assessments Forensic Interviewing Documentation Writing Effective Case Notes Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 9: Foster Care Placement Introduction Child Removal and Placement Process Trauma of Removal Placement Ideals Least Restrictive Environments Family/Kin Siblings Culturally Appropriate Settings Proximity Types of Placement Relative/Kinship Non-Relative Family Placement Congregate Care Pre-adoptive Homes Supervised Independent Living Emergency Foster Care Placement Trends Relevant Policies Services for Children in Foster Care Services for Foster and Kinship Care Providers Services for Parents with Children in Foster Care In-Home Services and Family Preservation Services Recruiting, Training, and Licensing Foster Parents Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 10: Permanency in Child Welfare Practice Introduction Permanency Planning Principles Guiding Permanency Planning Permanency: Policies and Laws Permanency Goals Adoption Guardianship Concurrent Permanency Planning Achieving Permanency Permanency Planning for Older Youth Family-Centered Practice Foster Care Re-Entry Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 11: Special Populations in Child Welfare Practice Introduction Children and Youth with Disabilities and Special Needs Achieving Permanency for Children with Disabilities LGBTQ Youth Youth Aging Out/Transition-Age Youth Supporting Youth During the Transition Immigrant and Refugee Children and Families Siblings in Foster Care Human and Sex Trafficking Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References Chapter 12: Supervision and Professional Development in Child Welfare Introduction Supervision in Child Welfare Practice Importance of Supervision in Child Welfare Clinical Supervision Trauma-Informed Supervision Solution-Focused Supervision Group Supervision Maximizing Supervision Agency Responsibility for Supervision Supervision Practices and Strategies Professional Development for Child Welfare Professionals Professional Goals Ethics and Legal Issues Racial Equity and Cultural Humility Licensing and Certification Child Welfare Practitioner Safety Retention and Job Satisfaction Burnout and Secondary Traumatic Stress Self-Care Developing a Self-care Plan Conclusion Discussion Questions Suggested Activities Additional Resources References

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BC18587917
• ISBN:
  • 9783030739119
• 出版国コード: sz
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Cham
• ページ数/冊数: xxii, 335 p.
• 大きさ: 25 cm
• 分類:
  • DC23 : 362.7
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Child welfare