A comprehensive view of the field of child welfare This text provides a comprehensive view of the field of child welfare, including the services offered and their rationale for the best interests of the child. It takes a practice perspective important for future professionals. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, students will be able to: * Consider the full range of services available for children and families * See how services can be viewed from the perspective of supplementing family life, supporting family life, or substituting for family life * Understand how students might be impacted by the various services * Imagine how they might use their own personal talents as future child welfare workers Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205223486 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205223480