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CWP: Resources for Course 1

Select references and additional resources for Course 1 of the Reimagined Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization (CWP) series

About this guide

This guide contains select references and additional resources for Course 1 of the Reimagined Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization (CWP) series. Course 1 is titled "How We Got To Now" and consists of the following modules:

  • CWP1-01: Introduction to Course (in-class)
  • CWP1-02: Historical Development of Child Welfare (in-class)
  • CWP1-03: A Reimagined Child Welfare System (in-class)
  • CWP1-04: Call to Action #1 (in-class)
  • CWP1-05: Historical Development of Child Welfare (eLearning)
  • CWP1-06: Lessons from the Past, Learning for the Future (eLearning)
  • CWP1-07: A Reimagined Child Welfare System (eLearning)

References and resources are organized thematically and/or by module. Where possible, links are provided to resources that are either freely available online or otherwise available to learners, for example, via OACAS's database subscriptions. 

Disclaimer

This guide is intended as a supplementary resource for staff at Children's Aid Societies and Indigenous Well-being Agencies. It is not intended as an authority on social work or legal practice, nor is it meant to be representative of all perspectives in child welfare. Staff are encouraged to think critically when reviewing publications and other materials, and to always confirm practice and policy at their agency.