Introduction
Part I. Theory and Background
Chapter 1. Building Blocks of Financial Capability
Chapter 2. Social Workers and Financial Capability in the
Profession's First Half Century
Chapter 3. Paradigms of Anti-Poverty Policy
Part II. Innovations in Financial Capability
Chapter 4. Financial Capability Among Survivors of Domestic
Violence
Chapter 5. Low-Income Parents of Pre-School Children: Financial
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Ownership
Chapter 6. Financial Issues and an Aging Population: Responding to
an Increased Potential for Financial Abuse and Exploitation
Chapter 7. Improving Financial Capacity Among Low-Income
Immigrants: Effects of a Financial Education Program
Chapter 8. Developing Financial Capability through IDA Savings
Club
Chapter 9. Income Tax Time as a Time to Build Financial
Capability
Chapter 10. Building Financial Capability of Native American
Households
Chapter 11. Financial and Asset Building Capabilities of Southwest
Border Working
Families:
Part III. Social Work Education, Practice, and Curriculum
Development
Chapter 12. Financial Capabilities of Service Providers in the
Asset Building Field
Chapter 13. The Role of Social Work in Financial Capability:
Shaping Curricular Approaches
Chapter 14. Building the Capacity of Social Workers to Enhance
Financial Capability
Chapter 15. Conclusion: Building Financial Capability of
Financially Vulnerable Families
Julie Birkenmaier, PhD, is Associate Professor, School of Social
Work, St. Louis University.
Jami Curley, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Social Work at St.
Louis University and Faculty Associate, Center for Social
Development, Washington University in St. Louis.
Margaret Sherraden, PhD, is Professor of Social Work, University of
Missouri-St. Louis, and Research Professor, Center for Social
Development, Washington University in St. Louis.
This impressive volume takes social work back to its roots as a
profession concerned with the tangible aspects of financial
well-being. It nicely analyzes the literature on how vulnerable
families can best cope with the financial challenges they face in
today's economy. This book belongs on the shelf of both
practitioners and academic social workers.
Edward D. Berkowitz, Professor History and Public Policy, George
Washington University
At a time when the economy is uncertain and many families are
struggling, this informative book provides clear guidance to social
workers on ways to help low-income families become more financially
secure. Most importantly, it highlights that although individuals
may need additional financial knowledge or education, society also
has a responsibility to ensure that accessible financial
institutions and safe products are available.
Trina Shanks, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of
Michigan
It is not enough for the social work profession to simply discuss
the negative impacts of poverty and not include strategies to
improve the financial and economic situation of those living in
poverty. This book provides valuable information for social workers
that can be used to enhance the financial education and capability
of oppressed and vulnerable populations.
David Becerra, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona
State University
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