Table of Contents
About the Book 1. Child Welfare: Perilous Territory for Those Who Care Xander, by Freny Dessai Parker&Winona, by Trudi Frazel 2. Screening and Assessment: Who Do We Serve? Children in Need, by Maria Burch 3. Are They Safe (Enough)? Josiah&Jaden, by Leslie Laughlin Bill&Jane's family, by Erika Altobelli 4. The Oldest Debate in Child Welfare Tonya, by Socorro Reynoso Terry, by Viviana Colosimo-Blair 5. When We Say 'No' to Family Shannon, by Alyssa Barkley 6. Fighting for "Hard-to-Place" Kids Danny, by Monica Montury Luke, by Wendy Wiegmann 7. The Quest for a Forever Family Ethan, by Hanna Rashkovsky Olivia, Ronald, Vanessa, Chloe, and Nathaniel, by Traci Bernal 8. Culture Clash and the Power of the State Mario, by Angelica Rodriguez Pablo and Yessi, by Sasha McGowan 9. Whose Voice Counts? Alison, by Freny Dessai 10. Contested Principles on the Front Lines Joaquin, by Veronica Perez Glossary About the Authors Notes Index