title: The optimism of policy choices in child welfare.
abstract: That the desire for sure answers to problems in child welfare has led to acceptance of programs on the basis of faith rather than realism is illustrated by examination of some current programs. The need for rational choices in policy, program, and practice that respond to the basic human requirements of vulnerable families is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Connecticut, West Hartford.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Maluccio
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology*; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010553:Personality Development