Social Work Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. SW is a nonprofit impact organization whose mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Child Welfare Social Worker vs. Social Services Specialist III) Organization Type: (Government, Non-profit, For-profit, Outside social services) Setting: (School, Clinic, Hospital, etc.) Job Information: Descriptive Job Title: (e.g.,

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Their transition from the child welfare system to adulthood is often difficult as they tackle education, employment, housing, relationships and, simply, next steps. After all, says Judith Schagrin, LCSW-C, a public policy analyst in Baltimore, “These are our children.”

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Shelter, Inc

APRIL 22, 2024

is a child welfare agency that works to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect through comprehensive and community-based services for children and families at risk and in need. Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW shared, “COA reviewers conducted a meticulous evaluation, reviewing more than 700 items related to all aspects of our business.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Facing the Opioid Crisis (podcast episode) David Stoecker, LCSW , is founder and director of Better Life in Recovery.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For board colleague Michelle Pliske, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S™, Bibus will be remembered for his deep compassion and kindness. “I His practice and studies in child welfare, supervision, and ethics led to several publications, most recently on cultural humility. “He was a phenomenal person that I will never, ever forget,” she added.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 9, 2023

The research presented by SSW covers a wide range of areas and our expertise, including child welfare, foster care, sexual and gender minority youth mental health, and substance use, among others. Presentation: Factors Associated with Child Welfare Diversion for Substance-Exposed Infants. Thursday, January 12.

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KVC

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Annmarie Arensberg, LCSW, LSCSW, is the Director of Clinical Operations at KVC Hospitals, a network of nonprofit psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers serving youth ages 6 to 18. These elements are especially important in the days and weeks immediately following an inpatient stay.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

April Ferguson LCSW-C, Senior Practice Associate, Children and Adolescents On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Background There are calls to change the child welfare system to promote better outcomes for children. What does This Mean for Child Welfare Social Workers? Kinship care and the child welfare system.

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Shelter, Inc

MARCH 12, 2025

Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW. Supporting Survivors Child welfare agencies play a critical role in preventing trafficking by identifying these youth, providing trauma-informed support, and ensuring safe, stable placements.

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