African American children and families in child welfare : cultural adaptation of services /

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 au...

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Main Author:	Denby, Ramona W.
Corporate Author:	Alexander Street (Firm)
Other Authors:	Curtis, Carla M.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Columbia University Press, 2013.
Subjects:	Social work with African American children. Social work with African Americans. Child welfare > United States. Electronic books. Service social aux enfants noirs américains. Service social aux Noirs américains. Livres numériques. e-books. POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security. POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare. SOCIAL SCIENCE > Social Work. Child welfare Social work with African American children Social work with African Americans United States
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Summary:	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.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (265 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780231536202 0231536208