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Guide to Family Resource Centers

All For Kids

They include classes and workshops on topics such as child development, effective communication, and positive discipline. Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Reduced involvement with the child welfare system.

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NASW Press Holiday Sale: Save 25% Off Select Books and eBooks!

Social Work Blog

South Asians in the United States, South Asians explores the immigration patterns, religious diversity, and languages and cultures that shape this community. Chapters examine distinct content areas, such as child welfare, aging, the climate crisis, and forced migration.

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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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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

I was exposed to a diverse range of subjects, from sociology and psychology to policy analysis and research methods, all of which contributed to a deeper understanding of the intricacies of social issues. One of the defining moments in my life came when I volunteered at a local shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

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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. Social Work Quotes.

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Maine’s child welfare ombudsman is dangerously wrong

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Maine's first child welfare ombudsman, Dean Crocker, understood the lessons from the tragic death of Logan Marr, who was taken when her family poverty was confused with "neglect" and killed in foster care. For starters, Maine should join the many states in which child welfare court hearings are open.

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NCCPR at the Kempe Center Conference: Attn: Family Police: Children's "well-being" is none of your damn business!

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This is the text of the NCCPR’s presentation at the 2024 Kempe Center International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare What the cover says How many times have we heard it or read it? Well, it helps if your definition of abuse includes anything that might affect a child’s well-being.