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When it comes to the problems plaguing “child welfare” wrongful removal drives everything else – including caseworker turnover. Case in point: Massachusetts

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

She was not accused of beating them or raping them or torturing them No, as happens so often in Massachusetts and across the country, the children were torn from Toscano because she was, herself, allegedly a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her husband.

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Child Welfare FAQs Regarding Family Detention or Deportation

CO4Kids

Will my children be adopted? Courts evaluate many different factors and almost always attempt to reunify children with their parents prior to considering termination of parental rights and adoption. Children and parents involved in Dependency and Neglect proceedings have a right to a Family Services Plan and representation.

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Massachusetts pilots the most promising reform in child welfare. Guess who’s trying to undercut it.

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Cara, who asked to keep her last name private, said she had already been in touch with a domestic violence organization about her ex. She also abused prescription opioids and had mental health issues. In Cara’s case, she had sought help from a domestic violence organization – and they’re the ones who called DCF.

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988, Behavioral Health Services, and Better Crisis Response

Relias

Those across the United States experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis will now have a dedicated line to call and talk with a trained counselor. But 988 will need the help of behavioral health organizations to ensure its long-term success. The resultant mental health effects can be seen in the numbers discussed above.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes.

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Why I Want to Be a Social Worker Essay Tips

Social Work Haven

As I embark on this transformative journey, I am committed to adopting a strength-based approach—one that recognises and nurtures the inherent potential within each individual. Strength-Based Approach One of the key aspects of being a social worker is adopting a strength-based approach.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

A story or book can be written for the child to explain why they were adopted or put in care to provoke open conversations and confirm that the situation was not their fault. – Using evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to address mental health issues.