The History of the Child Welfare System in the United States: Past, Present, and Future

Authors

Lawrence R. Ricci

Files

Description

Date of Presentation: November 21st, 2024

Presented by: Lawrence R. Ricci, MD Child Abuse Pediatrician, Former Medical Director of the Spurwink Child Abuse Program

CME available for 1 year after presentation

CME Text Code: 90202

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Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center; Pediatrics

Publication Date

11-21-2024

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland, Maine

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Comments

OBJECTIVES:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of how our Child Welfare system originated and how it evolved into its current form.

2. Be able to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the current Child Welfare System

3. Be able to describe how we can all participate to improve the child welfare system locally, regionally, and nationally.

Recommended Citation

Ricci, Lawrence R., "The History of the Child Welfare System in the United States: Past, Present, and Future" (2024). Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 59.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/pediatrics_gr/59