Unique in its explicit use of a developmental perspective of all child welfare activities, this four-volume field guide was designed to support education and training of child welfare professionals throughout their careers. The volumes integrate both theory and practice, and can serve as text for college courses or inservice training, and as a resource for transfer of training from workshop setting to the workplace. Volume I, "Foundations of Child Protective Services," covers: (1) "Child Welfare Values"; (2) "A Family-Centered Approach to Child Protection"; and (3) "Sexual Abuse." Volume II, "Case Planning and Family-Centered Casework," covers: (4) "Case Planning and Family-Centered Casework"; and (5) "Culture and Diversity in Child Welfare Practice." Volume III, "Child Development and Child Welfare," covers: (6) "The Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Child Development"; and (7) "Child Welfare Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities." Volume IV, "Placement and Permanence," covers: (8) "Attachment, Separation, and Placement"; (9) "Working with Families of Children in Placement"; (10) "Working with Foster and Other Caregivers"; and (11) "Adoption" (co-authored by Denise A. Goodman). Contains a 439-item bibliography. (HTH)