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California State University, San Bernardino

Theses/Dissertations

2008

Social work with children California Riverside County

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A Strength-Based Perspective On Group Homes, Liza Ana Fimbres, Rose Kathleen Solomon Jan 2008

A Strength-Based Perspective On Group Homes, Liza Ana Fimbres, Rose Kathleen Solomon

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to promote a more positive perspective on group homes by raising awareness of their strengths. By identifying strengths, group homes can gain knowledge of and build upon assets to better meet the needs of children in the child welfare system.


Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson Jan 2008

Social Workers' Views About Disproportionality Among African American Children In Child Welfare, Hortense Granderson

Theses Digitization Project

This study explored social workers' views (attitudes and perceptions) on reasons and causes for disproportionality among African American children in the child welfare system. This study contributed to social work practice, policy, and research because it is the first study of its kind for Riverside County where information is readily available to understand the reasons and causes for disproportionality among these children according to social workers.