Prerequisite(s): SOWK 502 or SOWK 522. Restriction(s): Social Work w/conc Children, Youth & Families majors only. This course provides an advanced understanding of public policies, programs, and services that impact children and families. The formation, implementation, and evaluation of national, state, and local policies are explored in-depth. Building on knowledge acquired in SOWK 502, students will analyze these policies through formalized frameworks for analysis, with an eye towards issues of equity and efficiency.