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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

They think they’re going to be working with families, helping families to engage in services, to be self-sufficient, to move on to higher education,” Everett said. According to the story, Toscano’s husband was also cited for substance abuse, according to DCF records she shared with the Globe. So they quit.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), six key principles guide trauma-informed care. 3 – Peer support and self-help Support from others with similar experiences is important, especially for individuals from marginalized communities. What are the 6 principles of trauma-informed care?

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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Youth: Gender-Affirming Care and Resources

KVC

One report revealed that this support and acceptance is associated with greater self-esteem, social support, general health status, less depression, less substance abuse and less suicidal ideation and behaviors among LGBTQIA+ youth. Self-harming or harming others. Use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

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A Fatal Collision: The Opioid Epidemic and the Dismantling of Child Protection Services in Washington State

Child Welfare Monitor

As amended by KFTA, the law now requires the agency to demonstrate that removal is necessary to prevent imminent physical harm to the child due to child abuse or neglect. in determining whether removal is necessary to prevent imminent physical harm to the child due to child abuse or neglect.

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In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long (2024 Edition)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Part one of NCCPRs news and commentary year in review for 2024 Tomorrow: Part two looks at some of 2024s finest journalism exploring wrongful removal and other harms to children caused by our current system of family policing. As a result, she reportedly suffered significant physical and emotional harm.