Problem
A. Identify the major time frames and themes in U.S. history of foster care and adoption.
B. Identify the three major perspectives of the adoption triad and describe the main practice and clinical needs of each group.
C. Identify and who is left out of the adoption triad, as well as the issues and remedies.
D. Analyze the ways in which intersections of race, culture, nation, gender, sexual orientation and normative family values affect permanency/adoption/foster care.
E. Describe the similarities and differences among kinship, foster care, Independent Living, customary adoption, domestic adoption and international adoption.
F. Demonstrate best-practice permanency planning skills.
G. Identify ethical issues and conflicts in permanency practice, policies and services.
H. Demonstrate knowledge of the Juvenile Court processes and the social worker's role within that structure.