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Concepts, policies, practice principles and issues in the broad field of child welfare and family services. The major human services policies and programs designed for children and families at risk will be examined. A broad eclectic practical framework bringing about positive changes in children, adolescents and families will be presented and examined.

Concepts, policies, practice principles and issues in the broad field of child welfare and family services. The major human services policies and programs designed for children and families at risk will be examined. A broad eclectic practical framework bringing about positive changes in children, adolescents and families will be presented and examined.

Supervised field work in a cooperating social or health agency coordinated with weekly classroom seminar. Students prepare written reports on a series of assigned readings and keep a written journal of their field practicum experiences.

Supervised field work in a cooperating social or health agency coordinated with weekly classroom seminar. Students prepare written reports on a series of assigned readings and keep a written journal of their field practicum experiences.

This course will explore the various critical health and safety issues and problems affecting children and adolescents. Areas to be explored will include nutrition, personal hygiene, medical care, first aid and safety, CPR, mental health, HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, chronic and communicable diseases, sexuality and birth control.

This course will explore the various critical health and safety issues and problems affecting children and adolescents. Areas to be explored will include nutrition, personal hygiene, medical care, first aid and safety, CPR, mental health, HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, chronic and communicable diseases, sexuality and birth control.