The Impossible Imperative brings to life the daily efforts of child welfare professionals working on behalf of vulnerable children and families. Stories that highlight the work, written by child welfare staff on the front lines, speak to the competing principles that shape everyday decisions.
The Impossible Imperative brings to life the daily efforts of child welfare professionals working on behalf of vulnerable children and families. Stories that highlight the work, written by child welfare staff on the front lines, speak to the competing principles that shape everyday decisions.
Jill Duerr Berrick, PhD, MSW, is Zellerbach Family Foundation Professor in the School of Social Welfare at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Berrick's research focuses on the relationship of the state to vulnerable families. She has written or co-written ten books on topics relating to family poverty, child maltreatment, and child welfare. Her interests target the intersect between poverty, early childhood development, parenting, and the service systems designed to address these issues. Berrick's research approach typically relies upon the voices of service system consumers and providers to identify the impacts of social problems and social service solutions on family life.
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About the Book 1. Child Welfare: Perilous Territory for Those Who Care Xander, by Freny Dessai Parker and Winona, by Trudi Frazel 2. Screening and Assessment: Who Do We Serve? Children in Need, by Maria Burch 3. Are They Safe (Enough)? Josiah and Jaden, by Leslie Laughlin Bill and Jane's family, by Erika Altobelli 4. The Oldest Debate in Child Welfare Tonya, by Socorro Reynoso Terry, by Viviana Colosimo-Blair 5. When We Say 'No' to Family Shannon, by Alyssa Barkley 6. Fighting for "Hard-to-Place" Kids Danny, by Monica Montury Luke, by Wendy Wiegmann 7. The Quest for a Forever Family Ethan, by Hanna Rashkovsky Olivia, Ronald, Vanessa, Chloe, and Nathaniel, by Traci Bernal 8. Culture Clash and the Power of the State Mario, by Angelica Rodriguez Pablo and Yessi, by Sasha McGowan 9. Whose Voice Counts? Alison, by Freny Dessai 10. Contested Principles on the Front Lines Joaquin, by Veronica Perez Glossary About the Authors Notes Index
About the Book 1. Child Welfare: Perilous Territory for Those Who Care Xander, by Freny Dessai Parker and Winona, by Trudi Frazel 2. Screening and Assessment: Who Do We Serve? Children in Need, by Maria Burch 3. Are They Safe (Enough)? Josiah and Jaden, by Leslie Laughlin Bill and Jane's family, by Erika Altobelli 4. The Oldest Debate in Child Welfare Tonya, by Socorro Reynoso Terry, by Viviana Colosimo-Blair 5. When We Say 'No' to Family Shannon, by Alyssa Barkley 6. Fighting for "Hard-to-Place" Kids Danny, by Monica Montury Luke, by Wendy Wiegmann 7. The Quest for a Forever Family Ethan, by Hanna Rashkovsky Olivia, Ronald, Vanessa, Chloe, and Nathaniel, by Traci Bernal 8. Culture Clash and the Power of the State Mario, by Angelica Rodriguez Pablo and Yessi, by Sasha McGowan 9. Whose Voice Counts? Alison, by Freny Dessai 10. Contested Principles on the Front Lines Joaquin, by Veronica Perez Glossary About the Authors Notes Index
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