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Seven children and all she needed was a van: large families and the blindness of the child welfare establishment

Child Welfare Monitor

.” He gave an example of how this worked in a specific case: DCS was called about a neglect allegation involving a single mother who had seven children, all of whom were school-aged or younger. This mother worked but struggled financially. She took them in shifts leaving some children home alone.

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SSW Alumni Spotlight: Barbie Nadal-Cristofaro, MSW

University of Connecticut

Currently, my role as Vice-Chair for Interval House Connecticut allows me to create awareness on domestic violence and intimate partner violence issues; it is the largest safe house in the state. I am proud to serve my community and give back to the very agency that I once resided in.

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Realm of the Dead - Using Art in Social Work Education and Practice

Michigan Social Work

Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto , a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work , found a way through the visual and performing arts to confront a painful past, find peace and forgiveness.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Fong will be interviewed at the second of these two events sponsored by the City University of New York School of Law. Last week, we highlighted a story from The Boston Globe about how the Massachusetts family police agency persecutes survivors of domestic violence. Martin Guggenheim “the best book of its kind I’ve ever read.”

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

One consequence -- the fanaticism with which schools persecute families by rushing to call the city’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services continues to this day. Yes, such malicious reports are part of the problem, but far bigger are malicious reports from schools.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. What are the roles of social worker?

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

If a mom isn’t doing well, her kids will fail to thrive — they may do poorly in school and in life. The alliance provides advocacy, research, education, and resources for maternal mental health. Where a mom goes, a family goes.