African American Children and Families in Child Welfare
Cultural Adaptation of Services
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology
| Author: | Ramona Denby, Carla Curtis | ISBN: | 9780231536202 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press | Publication: | October 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ramona Denby, Carla Curtis |
| ISBN: | 9780231536202 |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Publication: | October 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press |
| Language: | English |
This text proposes corrective action to improve the institutional care of African American children and their families, calling attention to the specific needs of this population and the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped its experience within the child welfare system. The authors critique policy and research and suggest culturally targeted program and policy responses for more positive outcomes.
This text proposes corrective action to improve the institutional care of African American children and their families, calling attention to the specific needs of this population and the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped its experience within the child welfare system. The authors critique policy and research and suggest culturally targeted program and policy responses for more positive outcomes.
