Child Welfare - Formerly Foster Care, Certificate of Achievement - Major #5581
The Certificate of Achievement in Child Welfare is designed to prepare students to work with children and families who are part of the child welfare system. Students will gain a basic understanding of the child welfare system and various community resources. They will also learn basic interventions and techniques to support children and families receiving services through the child welfare system. Learning Outcome(s): 1. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on development of children birth to age eighteen who are in out-of-home placement due to issues of neglect and/or abuse. 2. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support chil