Families in Distress: Public, Private, and Civic Responses

Families in Distress: Public, Private, and Civic Responses explores the complex and often contentious interplay between public and private sectors in addressing the needs of children from troubled families. The book critiques the conventional debate over the roles of governmental versus private welfare services, arguing that this dialogue is too simplistic. The author emphasizes the importance of considering individuals as citizens who have rights and responsibilities, rather than just as c...