Dr. Toft and PhD candidate, Ruti Soffer-Elnekave dive into what neoliberalism actually is and why it matters in social work practice. They discuss  transactional interaction and exchange, social contracts and social provisioning,  marketization and the important connection to social service providers and non-profit work.  The hosts also discuss the complexities of the social work profession as it relates to client engagement, risk assessment, and prevention.

RESOURCES and transcript available at:
https://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/theoretical-underpinnings-in-child-welfare-podcast-series/

Episode 1: What is Neoliberalism…and Why Does it Matter for Social Work?

The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) is committed to connecting child welfare professionals to relevant and accessible training resources. We are excited to bring you the latest in research, policy, and practice via podcasts. This channel will cover a wide range of topics and will feature interviews with researchers, policy makers, frontline child welfare workers, community members, and many others. If you would like a transcript of any of our podcasts, please visit our website podcast page: https://cascw.umn.edu/podcasts/.