Educational Programs
FOCWJ educates the public about the child welfare system through various activities.Child Welfare Educational Program
Participants of the Child Welfare educational program will gain a deeper understanding of the child welfare system in the United States through:
Child Welfare History
Learning about the history of child welfare in the United States and the child welfare system's key institutional agencies and organizations
Child Welfare Organizations
Learning about child welfare organizations, the court's role in the child welfare system, and other key components of the system
Institutional Systems Instruction
Study and discussion of various institutional systems and their interconnection, including the penal, housing, welfare, health, and child welfare systems
Other Activities
Getting the Public Involved
Newsletters to educate the public about current events in child welfare and FOCWJ's work.
Talking about the issues
Discussion about current events and research.