Child welfare and Family work (CHFMS25HKI)

The students will be able to: • know the relevant international conventions, and national policies and legislation related to child welfare and family work and apply this knowledge in practice • know and understands different risk factors influencing the growth of children and young people in Finland • understand the meaning of child welfare for the wellbeing of children and families • know the main actors and services provided in child welfare, child protection and family work • know different skills needed in child welfare, child protection and family work • understand the diversity and challenges of families in current societies • reflect personal values in relation to diverse families • understand different definitions, theories and approaches used in family work • use different empowering and participatory methods with children and families