Author Description
Drawn from real stories of rural child welfare practice, Rural Child Welfare Practice displays lessons learned from people working in the services field of child welfare. The casebook has 18 chapters illustrating rural child welfare practice rewards, challenges, strategies, and practice wisdom. Case vignettes include racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, and rural diversity, with particular attention to working with Native Americans/American Indians as well as First Nation (Canada) and Aborigine (Australia) people. The book also covers a wide range of child welfare services - such as protective services, kinship care, and adoption - through a variety of perspectives. It is particularly useful for students, professionals, and educators exploring what today's rural child welfare experts say must happen to engage in effective rural child welfare practice with children and families.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the specific complexities, challenges, and rewards inherent in providing child welfare services within rural environments. The author compiles a collection of field-based narratives to provide a framework for understanding how geographic isolation and cultural diversity influence social work outcomes. By synthesizing these accounts, the text offers a practical guide for practitioners navigating the unique demands of rural service delivery.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Eighteen chapters detailing diverse case vignettes in child welfare
- Analysis of practice strategies for protective services, kinship care, and adoption
- Examination of cultural considerations involving Native American, First Nation, and Aborigine populations
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on rural contexts and may not address urban-specific systemic issues
- It serves as a pedagogical casebook rather than a comprehensive policy manual
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and professionals frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the nuances of rural social work. Experts highlight the book's value in bridging the gap between theoretical training and the practical realities of field service.
Page Count:
236
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190870443
ISBN-13:
9780190870447
Rural
Sociology
Introduction to Social WorkWelfare
Professional Development
Child Welfare
Rural Studies
Case studies
Social Work
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