This course examines the social impact of law and policy on children, families and communities involved within various social services, particularly child welfare. Topics will include the Canadian Constitution, the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA), and court systems. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the rights of clients and the responsibility of social workers to uphold those rights. This course focuses on a critical examination of family and child welfare policy and legislation from an Aboriginal perspective. The conceptual framework will include an examination of ideological influences, as well as the importance of a gender, race and class analysis regarding family and child welfare issues and practice in Canada. 2023/09/07-2023/11/30 Lecture Thursday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, 4155 Belshaw, Room U031