Children, Youth, and Family Services

This focus area is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills they need for effectively identify and address the critical needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children, youth, and families. Students in this focus area will be prepared to pursue careers in direct practice, administration, research, or policy related positions with agencies focused on serving children, youth, and families. Such agencies are included but not limited to public and private child welfare agencies, juvenile and family courts, private foundations, and policy and research related institutions.