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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

Even if they preferred to change Title IV-E, they could have extended funding to case management, which the core service provided by child welfare and the backbone for all the other services that child welfare provides–case management. Child welfare social workers are above all case managers.

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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

CO4Kids

CDHS also funds 46 local organizations that provide free, confidential services including crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence. These organizations include Hilltop in Grand Junction, SafeHouse Denver and TESSA in Colorado Springs.

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A Day in the Life of a Social Worker

KVC

KVC case managers Victoria Clark, Dalton Shump, and Micah McEwan all work for the Olathe, Kansas office, where they coordinate and support the day-to-day needs of children and teens in foster care and their families. At any given time, these hard-working case managers are working with up to 20 children or families.

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CM -Dementia Case Management

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - Dementia can be permanent or temporary and caused by a variety of factors including - Diabetes - HIV - Stroke/Heart attack - Depression - Thiamine deficiency - CO2 poisoning - Lewy bodies - Genetics - A variety of interventions can be used to assist the person with dementia and their caregivers - Ensure sufficient sleep - Assist with communication (..)

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How equipped is children’s social work for digital safeguarding?

Community Care

Our work seeks to develop innovative ways in which children and young people can digitally and safely self-refer to children’s social care, allowing them to communicate harms and experiences in real time. We recently interviewed senior managers across eight local authorities to scope their readiness for children’s digital safeguarding.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. What skills does a social worker need?

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

In these scenarios, a care coordinator can: Communicate between multiple providers within the continuum of care, especially with a primary care physician. Care coordination usually is a role that is served by nurses, case managers, or behavioral health clinicians.