Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services

The Art, Science, and Practice of Social Work

Special Online Rates in 2010
Don't miss out on new research, clinical implications, & policy recommendations. To help social work programs maintain affordable learning resources, we have instituted a hardship rate of 20% off the regular online-only subscription cost.
Sign up for E-Alerts
Spring 2010 E-Alert available. Plus, browse the announcement archive.

National Social Work Month 2010
March celebrates the contributions of social workers and their allies in the helping professions.
EITC Research and Resources
New article available on EITC take-up rates & resources for professionals working with eligible families.
Abstract Podcasts
New abstract podcasts of January and April articles now available.
Online CE Courses About Spirituality in Consumers
Collection features courses for developing cultural competency in spirituality issues with clients.
Practice & Policy Focus:
Kinship Care in Child Welfare
New issue compares best practices in assessment, placement, and permanency.

Explore Families in Society Online:

January–March 2010 Issue Now Online
New spring issue (Vol. 91, No. 1) features articles on public policy and effect, intervention models and service delivery, child welfare, and practice issues and social change.
Preview April–June 2010 Issue
Browse the summer issue's (Vol. 91, No. 2) articles, authors, and abstracts.
Expanded Online Book Review Section
Check out the new topics, an expanded title list, & a variety of media formats.

Celebrating 91 Years of Excellence in Social Work Scholarship

"If you are a social worker or educator, and can only afford one journal, FIS is it."
--Dennis Saleebey, Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas

"The strengths-based assessment articles proved invaluable during training sessions for our mental health staff."
--Dr. Angela Shields,
Program Head,
Dept. of Mental Health
Los Angeles County