Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

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