This unique and impressive collection is an outstanding tribute to Al Kahn, one of the most influential researchers on child welfare in the 20th century.

"This unique volume is an outstanding tribute to Al Kahn one of the most influential researchers on children welfare in the 20th century and an impressive collection of 23 chapters written by leading researchers in the field.The book provides an exceptional opportunity to "experience" the history of the last 50 years of child welfare as well as its current status and future. The book chapters take us through the movement, from a deficit-oriented policy to a developmental model, from a targeted and selective strategy to a universal approach, from child welfare to child well being.Chapters contributed by world renowned experts from 6 countries and 4 continents, are organized in 5 clusters. The first one, which includes Al Kahn last written contribution to the field, looks at how children and families have changed over time as did the research on their well being.The next cluster of chapters focuses specifically on the traditional child welfare system. Following are several chapters on different theoretical perspectives in children welfare and well being. The fourth cluster of chapters focus on economic support for child and family well-being. Finally, the last cluster of chapters advance the agenda moving toward discussion of child well being.This book is a must for anyone interested in children welfare and well being in research, practice, advocacy and policy making arenas."

Opening Chapters.- From "Child Saving" to "Child Development"?.- From Child Welfare to Children Well-Being: The Child Indicators Perspective.- Child Welfare.- An Historical Perspective on Child Welfare.- Testing Practice Wisdom in Child Welfare.- Understanding Child Maltreatment Systems: A Foundation for Child Welfare Policy.- Fact-Based Child Advocacy: The Convergence of Analysis, Practice, and Politics in New York City.- Using Early Childhood Wellbeing Indicators to Influence Local Policy and Services.- Social Policy and the Transition to Adulthood for Foster Youth in the US.- Theoretical Perspectives.- The Ecological Perspective on the Human Rights of Children.- Social Problem Construction and Its Impact on Program and Policy Responses.- The Development of International Comparative Child and Family Policies.- Using Child Indicators to Influence Policy: A Comparative Case Study.- In Children's Voices.- Economic Support.- Assuring Child Support: A Re-assessment in Honor of Alfred Kahn.- Child Poverty and Antipoverty Policies in the United States: Lessons from Research and Cross-National Policies.- Income Support for Families and the Living Standards of Children.- An International Perspective on Child Benefit Packages.- Canadian Policies for Families with Very Young Children in International Perspective.- Child Poverty in Upper-Income Countries: Lessons from the Luxembourg Income Study.- Issues in ChildWell-Being.- Early Childhood Education and Care.- Childcare Policies in France: The Influence of Organizational Changes in the Workplace.- Regional Case Studies-Child Well Being in Europe.- Conclusion.- Child, Family, and State: The Relationship Between Family Policy and Social Protection Policy.