SOWK 361 - Child Welfare

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This course is designed to provide practice knowledge and skills to students preparing for positions in public child welfare. It is also available to any student for general elective credit. The competencies taught in this course will provide students with knowledge of the child welfare services in North Carolina, the skills and techniques necessary to enhance their ability to think critically when faced with the variety of situations and circumstances faced by child welfare specialists. Federal and state laws that affect child welfare decisions will be explored. Knowledge of the court system and procedures when developing family service case plans, risk assessment and other tools will be presented.