Child welfare in the United States: policy, practice and innovations in service delivery

Authors
Brooks, D Webster, D
Citation
D. Brooks et D. Webster, Child welfare in the United States: policy, practice and innovations in service delivery, INT J SOC W, 8(4), 1999, pp. 297-307
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work & Social Policy
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
ISSN journal
13696866 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
297 - 307
Database
ISI
SICI code
1369-6866(199910)8:4<297:CWITUS>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Child welfare in the United States is characterized by numerous and complex problems. By reviewing child welfare policy and trends in the United State s, this article aims to stimulate discussion about innovative approaches th at could allow child welfare professionals, both in the US and internationa lly, to better meet the needs of children and families.