Chapter 6. Family and Child Welfare

> After reading this chapter, you should be able to
> 1. Define family in light of contemporary family structure.
> 2. Describe the tension between the rights of children and the rights of parents.
> 3. Describe services and programs designed to help children and families.
> 4. Describe the belief systems that underpin opinions about child and family services.
> 5. Identify how the education system could be improved to help families and children.
> 6. Explain how diversity affects family and child welfare.
> 7. Apply the dynamic advocacy model to family and child welfare.