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CHILD WELFARE IN HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSION

Child welfare in human services profession

Liberty University

Azurdee Y. Brown

Dr. Daniel Marston

Introduction to Human Services Counseling/HSCO 500

Child welfare in human services profession

This paper regards Child welfare in human services profession. Apparently, “Foster care is intended to serve as a temporary haven for abused or neglected children” (Connecticut., 1998). These kids can barely remain safe in the company of their families. Most of the families and children seeking refuge in foster care are already struggling with a myriad of life challenges. Such complexities of life may include “unemployment, mental illness, domestic violence and alcohol/substance abuse” (Askeland, 2006). So, the human services professionals should be well equipped to provide support to the children and families in their care, offer appropriate case management in their services service delivery.

Unfortunately, some kids who go to foster care face further challenges. For them, their journey is characterized by further abuse and trauma. Even in the best situations in their journey, foster care is inherently fraught with instability, impermanence, and uncertainty.

In light of the above challenges, I chose the topic of child welfare with foster care reform because most child welfare agencies face constant organizational challenges. As a result, their ability to provide appropriate case management, services, and supports to the children and families in their care, is undermined. “Reforms need to be made to address these challenges” (Barnow, Kaplan & Moffitt, 2000).

References

Askeland, L. (2006). Children and youth in adoption, orphanages, and foster care: A historical handbook and guide. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press.

Barnow, B. S., Kaplan, T., & Moffitt, R. (2000). Evaluating comprehensive state welfare reform: The Wisconsin Works program. Albany, NY: Rockefeller Inst. Press.

Connecticut. (1998). Critical information for child welfare and human services professionals-- about children and HIV/AIDS. Hartford, CT: State of Connecticut, Dept. of Public Health, AIDS Prevention & Intervention Programs.