Examination of needs and responses within a time change perspective. Analysis of the social work profession and its involvement in the delivery of welfare services. Attention is given to the adequacy of such policies and programs and the input of government, voluntary associations, and consumer groups. The course is designed to orient students tot he nature of social service agencies and problems of service delivery. Services to children in their own homes as well as outside will be explored.
Critical attention is given to service delivery systems and to the child welfare worker's job.
Junior standing . A generalist model of social work practice with individuals. Completion of SW 400 with a C grade or better. Emphasis in this course is on social work practice with groups. This course emphasizes interviewing techniques that cut across all practice methods.