Child Welfare Work

The course addresses the connections between societal issues and social and psycho-social problems among children and young people and their families. The nature and preconditions for children and young peoples¿ development and learning, together with conditions that promote and hinder good environments for upbringing, are central themes. Practical experience is given, including dialogue with children experiencing difficult life situations, various child welfare cases and activities with children and young people. The course gives students the possibility of in depth study of relevant areas of social work with children, youth and families in vulnerable life situations, through which they should gain knowledge and critical reflection related to varying themes.