child welfare

noun

1. social work aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

Word History and Origins

Origin of child welfare¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The case brought intense scrutiny of the county’s child welfare system after it was revealed that the Department of Children and Family Services had failed to remove Noah from his parents despite a court order.

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The child welfare department said since Noah’s death they’ve hired thousands of social workers to decrease caseloads and retrained social workers on interviewing techniques and use of forensic exams.

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It occurs when a person “intentionally allows a child under age 18 to witness the commission of a forcible felony, battery, or family violence battery,” according to Child Welfare.

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Such teams typically include the principal, school secretary, community liaison, a child welfare and attendance clerk, and a social worker.

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“Every absence has a story, and sometimes it’s a student who misses the bus because mom is working two jobs,” said Maggie Cunin, a child welfare and attendance specialist for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

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