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Child Welfare FAQs Regarding Family Detention or Deportation

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Back to Blogs Community Blog Child Welfare FAQs Regarding Family Detention or Deportation click to Download information in pdf The following information is not legal advice or guidance. What is the states role in overseeing child welfare in Colorado? What is a family protection plan?

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Child Welfare Information Regarding Family Detention or Deportation for the Community

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County Departments of Human/Social Services will try to work with immigration enforcement officials to contact the detained parents to make a plan. If the family doesnt have a protection plan and there are no surrogate caregivers, this will prompt a referral to the County Department of Human/Services.

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Child Welfare Information Regarding Family Detention or Deportation for Impacted Parents or Caregivers

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If a familys child(ren) is detained or deported, families can contact the caseworker or their county human services department for support. Caseworkers can help families make a communication plan. To find child welfare offices in Colorado, visit the Contact Your County Human Services Department website for county specific information.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

States have been hard-put to devise plans for implementing the new services because the bill was designed to fix a problem that did not exist–the alleged absence of child welfare services designed to help families stay together. ” As the Child Welfare Information Gateway, an information clearinghouse of the U.S.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

North Carolina social worker Jocelyn Williams, MSW, learned about the importance of self-care when she took a high-pressure position at the Department of Social Services. That experience prompted her to write a book to help other social workers. A child welfare social worker meets with her clients.

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CDHS honors five Colorado families in celebration of National Foster Care Month

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When families step up, it means children and youth have a chance to feel safe and supported in a loving home, said Joe Homlar, director of the Division of Child Welfare for CDHS. As strong proponents of reunification, Eppie and Denise prioritize staying in close communication with the teens biological family members.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. What skills does a social worker need?