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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

Adoption is a remarkable journey that can bring immense joy and fulfillment to both the child and the adoptive family. However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption.

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Power, privilege, and passing judgment in “child welfare”: The Massachusetts “Child Advocate” gets it wrong again

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

She is the state’s “Child Advocate,” and before that ran a prestigious private agency specializing in adoption and foster care. According to her report: It appears the permanency goals for Harmony did not consider the recurring nature of substance use disorder. … Maria Mossaides is a woman of enormous power and privilege.

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Council pays family £2,500 after issuing care proceedings based on ‘incomplete and flawed information’

Community Care

A London borough has agreed to pay £2,500 to a disabled boy and his adoptive mother after issuing care proceedings on “incomplete and flawed information”. On two occasions in 2016 and 2017, Richmond council refused to pay for continued therapeutic work for Ms X and Y, that had been recommended by a multi-disciplinary assessment.

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Why Playing the Lottery Is So Addictive

Gateway Foundation

Playing the lottery activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as substance use disorder and other compulsive behaviors, causing some people to engage in it unhealthily. Talk to your doctor about medications that can help you manage co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression. Adopt Healthy Habits.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

And as rates of issues such as substance use disorder, domestic violence, and suicide continue to rise as a result of COVID-19 and its aftermath, 988 needs to become a part of how behavioral health organizations operate. The resultant mental health effects can be seen in the numbers discussed above. You can achieve this in several ways.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending December 5, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Landers’ research: “more than 80% of Native American people who were fostered or adopted eventually reunify.” ● In New York, a bill that would allow children continued contact with their parents even after their legal rights to those parents have been terminated has – again – been passed by the State Legislature. That lasted 11 days….

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, juvenile justice systems and organizations can address immediate legal concerns but also foster healing, resilience, and positive transformation for young people engaged in the juvenile justice system. Additionally, 30% of these disorders are so severe that they lead to functional impairments.