The casebook distinguishes itself by introducing the approach in its opening chapter. This framework provides readers with guiding practice principles to use as they evaluate the complex human scenarios presented throughout the book. Key Case Study Themes
: Scenarios exploring the complexities of finding appropriate adoptive homes and managing multiple caseloads. Educational Impact and Format child and family welfare: a casebook
The book generally revolves around several key pillars of modern social work practice: Educational Impact and Format The book generally revolves
| Section | Typical Cases Included | Key Skills Practiced | |--------|------------------------|----------------------| | | Hotline call about suspected neglect; mandated reporting dilemma | Differentiating poverty from neglect; assessing immediate danger | | Investigation | Disclosure of physical abuse; conflicting accounts from parents/siblings | Forensic interviewing; evidence gathering; safety planning | | Risk & Safety Assessment | Domestic violence in the home; parental substance use disorder | Using structured decision-making tools; weighing protective factors | | Family Preservation | Working with resistant teens; parenting a child with severe behavioral issues | In-home intervention; motivational interviewing | | Out-of-Home Placement | Relative (kinship) placement vs. non-relative foster care; sibling separation | Least restrictive environment; placement stability | | Permanency Planning | Termination of parental rights (TPR) hearing; adoption disruption | Legal processes; grief and loss work with children | | Special Populations | Immigrant/refugee families; LGBTQ+ youth; children with disabilities | Cultural humility; legal nuances; interdisciplinary collaboration | | Systemic & Ethical Issues | Racial disproportionality in foster care; burnout and vicarious trauma | Self-care; advocacy; challenging agency policy | sibling separation | Least restrictive environment