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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

But today’s post focuses on one particularly jarring vignette–the story of a mother, her seven children, and a van–and what it means about how child welfare policy is made and discussed today. David Reed, the Deputy Director of Child Welfare Services in Indiana, introduced the story of this family in his testimony.

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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. If you’ve followed Massachusetts child welfare at all, you know exactly who: Massachusetts’ Fearmonger-in-Chief, state “child advocate” Maria Mossaides. Enter the Fearmonger-in-Chief Mass.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Their deaths were among a string of fatalities involving children who were the subject of warnings to child welfare authorities or the police in New York City. That’s implied when the Times regurgitates the Big Lie of American child welfare: the claim that keeping children safe and families together are at odds.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Last week, we highlighted a story from The Boston Globe about how the Massachusetts family police agency persecutes survivors of domestic violence. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on what happened next. They do it even though the damage to children from needless removal is compounded when they are taken in these circumstances.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Back in Massachusetts, consider another group family police love to persecute – survivors of domestic violence. In the wake of a scathing report from a county auditor, The Morning Call reports , she was just relieved of her job running the “child advocacy center" at the local hospital.

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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. What are the roles of social worker?

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

The alliance provides advocacy, research, education, and resources for maternal mental health. Postpartum Support International — This non-profit organization provides education, support, and advocacy for women and families affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.