Child welfare services

Unit Number - 7 of Child Health Nursing
learning Objectives - Describe the various child welfare services provided by Governmental &non Governmental agencies Explain the ethical & legal implication in pediatric nursing
Hours - 6
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions Visit to anganwadi schools, remand homes & adoption centers
Assessment Methods - Short answers Objective type Essay type

Content of the chapter

a) Child welfare services and
agencies:
– ICDS
– Mid-day meal program
– Balwadi, anganwadi
– Day care centers
– NPSP
b) Law pertaining to Pediatrics:
– National child labour policy
– Child act.
– Juvenile justice act
– Internationally accepted rights
of the child
– Rehabilitation of delinquent &
destitute children
– Adoption laws and services
– Adolescent health programs
– menstrual hygiene, WIFS
program, adolescent safety
program