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If there’s another foster-care panic in NYC, it’s on The New York Times

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

So the public was primed to scapegoat family preservation when Nixzmary Brown died in January, 2006 – leading to a foster-care panic , a sharp sudden increase in the number of children torn from everyone they know and love and consigned to the chaos of foster care. The panic was welcomed by the Times. So did The Imprint.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This is the model that’s proven so successful in New York City – where a comprehensive evaluation found that it reduced time in foster care with no compromise of safety. Cara, who asked to keep her last name private, said she had already been in touch with a domestic violence organization about her ex.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 26, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

(Note that you need to register for each separately You can register for the first event here and the second event here.) ● The head of the family police agency in Missouri is bragging that they have reduced foster care. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on what happened next. Nora McCarthy discusses this in her column for The Imprint.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 19, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

It provides astoundingly small amounts of cash or basic goods so children can stay home or return home because, guess what, they were taken, or are now trapped in foster care, because of poverty alone. It’s an excellent program – but why is it just a tiny add-on to a system built on family policing and foster care?

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

As one of the largest investors in prevention in the United States, All For Kids is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children through advocacy and treatment. We aim to achieve our goals through services and programs designed to nurture children, strengthen families, and build a caring community for sustaining healthy relationships.

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Colorado recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month

CO4Kids

In an effort to increase awareness of brain injuries, the Brain Injury Association of Colorado (BIAC) and the Arc of Colorado will host the Unmasking Project at the State Capitol on March 6 in conjunction with Disability Rights Advocacy Day. The masks reflect how survivors share their stories and build understanding with others.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. Self-Care 13.