PUB AFF M124
Child Welfare Policy in America
Description: (Same as Social Welfare M151.) Lecture, three hours. Limited to juniors/seniors. Examination of public child welfare system in the U.S. Review of social policies and programs that impact children. History of social policies and programs for children, including discussion of orphanages, foster care, and adoptions. Transformation of public child welfare system into child protection system. Impact of welfare reform on child policies and programs in the U.S. Major programs designed to provide safety net for disadvantaged children, including welfare, food stamps, child care, child support, and children's allowance programs. Review of research and analysis in this area. Overview of social policies and programs that impact children in the U.S. Examination of comparative policies in other countries. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Winter 2025 - Amazing! She is so super sweet and understanding. The class does have active participation and discussion and does take attendance. The readings are very interesting. She has good extra credit opportunities and provides so many resources and connections that can help your career prospects. She listens to the needs of the class. The assignments themselves are interesting and help you think deeper on the material Overall 10/10 please take her class!!
Winter 2025 - Amazing! She is so super sweet and understanding. The class does have active participation and discussion and does take attendance. The readings are very interesting. She has good extra credit opportunities and provides so many resources and connections that can help your career prospects. She listens to the needs of the class. The assignments themselves are interesting and help you think deeper on the material Overall 10/10 please take her class!!
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