RT Book T1 The child welfare challenge: policy, practice and research T2 Modern application of social work A2 Pecora, Peter J. LA English PP New Brunswick u.a. PB Transaction Publishers YR 2009 ED 3. ed., rev. and expanded UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1620461978 AB Purpose and goals of child welfare -- Key child welfare legislation and other policies -- A conceptual framework for child and family-centered services -- Economic security for families with children -- Child maltreatment types, rates, and reporting procedures -- Child protective services -- Family-based services -- Family foster care -- Family reunification and kinship care -- Transition and independent living services -- Adoption and adoption services -- Residential group care and intensive treatment alternatives -- Organizational requisites and challenges to effective child welfare services NO Includes bibliographical references and index CN HV741 SN 9780202363066 K1 Child Welfare : United States K1 USA : Kinderfürsorge K1 USA : Jugendhilfe