This is one of the few texts that addresses work with families from a social worker's perspective. The text assesses families by their level of need, from the most basic level (needs for food, clothing, and shelter) to more advanced levels (needs for intimacy and self-actualization), and provides students with models for assessment and interventions at each level. The text takes an overall integrative ecological systems approach, and discusses the orientation of the practitioner as well as the type of interventive approach. Other family practice texts present many different models of family work, often focused on middle-class, private practice clients. Students complain that they feel undecided about which model to use and when. This text provides an integrative model with guidelines for when and how to use different practice methods. The text discusses the ethical and spiritual dimensions of practice (Ch. 4), and issues of multiculturalism, diversity, and gender differences (Ch. 3).

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With its unique approach of presenting the skills needed to work with families specifically from a social worker’s perspective, Working with Families, Fifth Edition, examines how to assess families according to their level of need--from the most basic level (needs for food, clothing, and shelter) to more advanced levels (needs for intimacy and self-actualization). An innovative model for choosing specific interventions at each level helps apply concepts to real practice.

New to this Edition:

NEW Chapter! Interventions with Level I, Neglectful Families,writtenby James M. Gaudin, gives effective practice guidelines for working with these families (Ch.5).
NEW Chapter! The Family in the Community, written by Elizabeth Vonk, provides a new look at ecosystem implications of the family in the community (Ch.13).
Expanded material on Spirituality including a framework for spiritual assessment (Ch.4) and additional coverage of ethics and spirituality has been added throughout the text.
Expanded section on Ethical Challenges.

What the Reviewers are Saying:

“This text appears to be the best available for content on family practice models. I do not use any other texts for this purpose.” ― Joseph Anderson, University of California at Sacramento

“The authors’ writing style is engaging; students find the book both enjoyable and informative.” ― Deborah J. Holt, Jackson State University

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