Child Welfare Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It expanded the allowable uses of Title IV-E funding, formerly used to pay only for foster care, to include what the Act called “Prevention Services,” meaning services to prevent foster care. States had other sources of federal reimbursement for these programs, such as Title IV-B, the Social Services Block Grant, and TANF.

Child Welfare 130

Child Welfare Medicaid Foster Care Welfare 130

Social Work Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Department of Housing and Urban Development found that one-third of people experiencing housing insecurity also experience mental health or substance abuse challenges. To be successful, social workers know that they can’t work alone. For example, the U.S. The results can be especially far-reaching. and around the world.

Social Worker 90

Social Worker Case Management Substance Abuse Mental Health 90

Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 8, 2024

Supporters of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which passed in 2018, said that declining foster care counts would result from providing support to parents who needed help to address the problems (like substance abuse, mental illness and poor parenting skills) that led to their maltreatment of their children.

Foster Care 130

Foster Care Child Welfare Welfare Substance Abuse 130

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. 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.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95