Resilience, Risk, and Thriving among Children and Families

Core course for Child and Family Well-Being area of concentration. Introduction to advanced study of child and family well-being from social work perspective. Conveys seminal knowledge of key settings—and experiences within them—that impact children and family functioning. Drawing from resilience theory and empirical research, review of aspects of contexts such as parenting and family systems, schools, and neighborhoods—that serve as risk and protective factors for healthy child development. Emphasis on prevention efforts to ensure healthy development for all youth, stop family violence, and increase social connections. Prepares students for professional roles as social workers who serve, advocate for, and empower children and families around relevant social and economic justice issues.

Letter grading.