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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. 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.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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Human Trafficking: A Hidden Crisis and How You Can Help

Shelter, Inc

Other significant risk factors include housing instability, caregiver instability, substance abuse, involvement in the juvenile justice system, and running away. Because trafficking often follows patterns of systemic inequality, we see trafficking disproportionately impacting girls, LGBTQ+ youth, and low-income individuals.

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Shelter, Inc. Welcomes Two New Board Members: Rian Spencer and Arlen S. Gould

Shelter, Inc

a leading child welfare agency dedicated to providing safety, stability, and support to children and families in crisis, is pleased to announce the addition of two remarkable community leaders to its Board of Directors: Rian Spencer and Arlen S. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelter, Inc. Shelter, Inc. www.shelter-inc.org. # # #

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NASW against Kennedy confirmation to be Health and Human Services Secretary

Social Work Blog

Members of our profession also provide frontline services in mental health, substance use treatment, child welfare, and elder care – many of which fall under HHS programs such as Medicaid and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).