This guide contains information and resources pertaining to the legal context of child welfare including sections on legislation and regulations, collaborative planning and decision making, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and more.
The guide also offers select references and additional resources for Course 3 (CWP03) of the Reimagined Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization (CWP). Course 3 is titled "Child Welfare Practice Within the Legal Context" and consists of the following eLearning and in-class modules:
eLearning:
In-Class:
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.
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.
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