Can Anne be removed from her home and placed in foster care if she is of Native American descent?

As the CPS investigator you have learned that Anne may possibly have Native American ancestry. This is your first case regarding a child from a Native American ancestry, so you will need to research the provisions of ICWA to ensure you are well informed. You are asked by your supervisor to write a 2-3 page paper outlining your knowledge of the […]

What services are generally offered to help children break addiction and how do those services differ from services offered to adult addicts?

Create and describe an addiction scenario involving a minor and offer suggestions for which services you believe would be the most effective in that scenario. Provide details for the scenario such as age of client, signs of abuse, and the type of abuse. Be sure to address the following questions: What are some of the signs and symptoms for the […]

Describe at least two potential causes of suicide among teens according to the scientific literature.

The number of deaths officially designated as suicide among young adults (15-24 years of age) has increased considerably (see the “Suicide Prevention” article).  Interpret the available statistics and describe the influences of family, culture, and environment as it pertains to the data.  Be sure to distinguish between suicide attempts and deaths attributed to suicide, and to report gender differences. Your […]

Examine a parenting style and define it according to the dimensions of responsiveness and acceptance.

Baumrind (1971) identified different styles of parenting.  Examine a parenting style and define it according to the dimensions of responsiveness and acceptance. Discuss the outcomes of the parenting style you selected with respect to child and adult development.  How are the outcomes of the parenting style you selected similar or different from those of another parenting style