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1.The family unit is at the core of our society. They provide the foundation for our future behaviors, experiences and relationships. For that reason, much attention has been focused on how to better support struggling families. Conduct your own research to determine what you feel are the most significant issues U.S. families are currently facing. As a social worker, how might you work with families to address these? Keep in mind that a social workers role is to not only help those in need, but to fight for social justice as well.
2.Research child welfare services in states across the country. Find one that is particularly more successful at meeting children's needs than others. In what ways does their child welfare system differ from the state where you live? Which practices would you like to see implemented in your state?
Read Chapters 11, 13, and 14 in the textbook.
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http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2011/introduction-to-social-work_ebook_12e.php
Read "Family Engagement in "Voluntary" Child Welfare Services: Theory and Empirical Evidence From Families Under Differential Response Referrals in California," by Navarro, from Child Welfare (2014).
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Read "Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families: Evidence-Informed Assessments and Interventions" by Holosko, Dulmus, & Sowers, (2013).
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http://site.ebrary.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/grandcanyon/detail.action?docID=10643079
Read "Engaging Families in the Child Welfare Process Utilizing the Family-Directed Structural Assessment Tool," by McLendon, McLendon, Dickerson, Lyons, & Tapp, from Child Welfare (2013).
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