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#CASAsoWhite: Our annual Halloween reminder to CASA: No, it’s not a good idea to raise money by holding a talent show with a blackface act. (And yes, one CASA chapter actually did that.)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Most people, but apparently not one chapter of that most sacred cow in child welfare Court-Appointed Special Advocates. It’s also something that anyone involved with that most sacred cow of child welfare – Court-Appointed Special Advocates -- needs to know. That, of course, raises problems of inherent bias. But it’s not.

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#CASAsoWhite: Our annual Halloween reminder to CASA: No, it’s not a good idea to raise money by holding a talent show with a blackface act. (And yes, one CASA chapter actually did that.)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Most people, but apparently not one chapter of that most sacred cow in child welfare Court-Appointed Special Advocates. It’s also something that anyone involved with that most sacred cow of child welfare – Court-Appointed Special Advocates -- needs to know. That, of course, raises problems of inherent bias.

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#CASAsoWhite: Our annual Halloween reminder to CASA: No, it’s not a good idea to raise money by holding a talent show with a blackface act. (And yes, one CASA chapter actually did that.)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Most people, but apparently not one chapter of that most sacred cow in child welfare Court-Appointed Special Advocates. It’s also something that anyone involved with that most sacred cow of child welfare – Court-Appointed Special Advocates -- needs to know. That, of course, raises problems of inherent bias.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Perhaps even more importantly, parents hope their own child doesn’t become the aggressor and want to understand the reasons children bully. The bully’s attempts to antagonize another child or person can come from a variety of motives. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? .

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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. Respect for Individuality: Recognising Diversity: Social workers respect the uniqueness of each client.

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New KVC Thriving Magazine: Find Out Why KVC Is a Great Place to Work and Read New Success Stories

KVC

Hope is a 15-year-old girl who experienced depression and tried to end her life in multiple ways. KVC Health Systems, a nonprofit mental health and child welfare organization headquartered in the Kansas City area, is a national leader in providing innovative, effective and compassionate care. Read it now. Check it out today!

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Office of Research and Scholarship Update – Winter 2022

University of Connecticut

School of Social Work faculty and staff are engaged in collaborative teams that are developing and advancing scholarship to address a diverse range of problems, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adverse childhood experiences, foster care, homophobia, trauma, aging, and more. The body of research and scholarship is still growing.