Child welfare and the law /

Child welfare and the law / Theodore J. Stein.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stein, Theodore J.
Corporate Author: Child Welfare League of America
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : CWLA Press, [2006]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Children > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Social work with children > Law and legislation > United States.
Child welfare workers > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • PART I : UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP OF CHILD WELFARE AND THE LAW: The child welfare system
  • The judicial system
  • PART II : LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHILD WELFARE PRACTICE: Federal legislation
  • State law : the care and protection of children
  • Adoption
  • Protecting children with disabilities
  • PART III : COURT DECISIONS AND CLIENT RIGHTS: Constitutional framework
  • The rights of birthparents
  • The rights of foster parents
  • Children's rights
  • PART IV : REFORMING SOCIAL SERVICES THROUGH LITIGATION: Legislative versus judicial reform
  • The litigation process
  • Implementing reform measures
  • PART V : PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGAL PROCESS: Professional liability
  • Evidence and the burden of proof
  • Building a case record
  • Testimony of children
  • Testimony of workers
  • PART VI : CONCLUSION: Conclusion.

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