1. How theory influences treatment and prevention practice with the family. p. 1.-- 2. Childhood growth and development within a family context. p. 21.-- 3. Families matter. p. 39.-- 4. Cultural influences on child development: the middle years. p. 63.-- 5. Public health principles and approaches to system interventions to support children's emotional and behavioral health. p. 97.-- 6. Childhood risks assoociated with adoption. p. 117.-- 7. Divorce and children. p. 143.-- 8. Stepfamilies and children. p. 161.-- 9. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender families and their children. p. 187.-- 10. Children in foster care: prevention and treatment of mental health problems. p. 209.-- 11. Children of parents with mental illnesses. p. 231.-- 12. Physical abuse in childhood. p. 267.-- 13.Sexual abuse in childhood: the abused child. p. 293