Myths and Dilemmas in Child Welfare.

Kadushin, Alfred

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ159305

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1977

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Myths and Dilemmas in Child Welfare

Kadushin, Alfred

Child Welfare, 56, 3, 141-154, Mar 77

Argues that some widely held beliefs about the field of child welfare do not stand up under close examination. Considers myths concerning failure, community support, superiority of community care, client noncontribution. A number of dilemmas are also discussed. (MS)

Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Community Services, Community Support, Facility Requirements, Parent Role, Welfare Services

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A