SOWK 3233

This course provides an overview of the historical, social, philosophical, and political foundations of Canadian child welfare social work. Students will analyze child welfare systems from anti-oppressive, decolonizing, Indigenous, anti-racist, and feminist perspectives and consider the impact of factors such as class, disability, gender, and sexuality. British Columbia's current child welfare legislation, policy, and approaches will be examined and critiqued. Students will explore the knowledge and skills required to provide effective interventions to families, children and youth, and to apply common child-welfare assessment and planning tools.