ECE 180 - Child and Family Welfare Services

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This class explores the importance and complex characteristics of diverse families and communities. There will be a focus on identifying needs of families and strength-based methods through which those needs are met. Emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of child protection and the impact of abuse and neglect. This is a program required service learning course. Michigan Central Registry Clearance by the Michigan Department of Human Services is required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: ECE 110 if not taken previously or EDUC 110 if not taken previously.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Identify the circumstances that establish eligibility for child and family welfare services.
Identify the types of child and family welfare services available to children and their families.
Explain services available within the local community for families focusing on human services, basic needs, foster care and adoption.
Appraise the potential impact of abuse and neglect as it relates to the development of the child.
Justify the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.
Outline the requirements for mandated reporters of the Child Protection Law.
Summarize the complex characteristics of diverse families and communities.
Determine the responsibilities of an advocate for children.
Demonstrate professional behavior.
Relate typical development of persons’ birth through adolescence.