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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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Children Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Long-term Difficulties

Shelter, Inc

Ninety percent of youth in the child welfare system report having been exposed to at least one traumatic event in their life. This interactive training educates our professionals about the impact of trauma on the development and behavior of youth in the child welfare system. OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. However, social workers can provide guidance and advice on what treatments may be available for an individual’s condition and help them access suitable services in the community.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

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. The child’s family will also work with other members of KVC’s multidisciplinary treatment team. Transitioning Back to School.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

Policy development, research, and evaluation are also areas where social workers contribute to improving social welfare systems and enhancing understanding of social issues. Implementing Treatment and Services – Case managers work with clients to ensure their recommended treatments and services are provided in a timely manner.

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Undermining Black families in Indiana: It's already bad, proposed legislation would make everything even worse

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

When going up against this family police juggernaut (a more accurate term than child welfare system) families often are almost literally defense-less because their lawyers often have so little time and so many clients. Many Indiana counties want to keep it that way. But ASFA failed. But as Prof.