EBK 470 Families, Schools, and Community Collaboration (3)

This course was designed to examine collaborative educational arrangements between public child welfare agencies and birth through kindergarten settings. This will include an increased focus on working with families, and specifically the cultural context within which families operate. Students will gain an understanding of family systems theory, explore strategies for empowering families, and learn how to develop partnerships and relationships with families. In addition, through field experiences the students will learn to use these services effectively as well the promoting of health and well-being of young children/and their families. The course is WEB enhanced.