NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

She was not accused of beating them or raping them or torturing them No, as happens so often in Massachusetts and across the country, the children were torn from Toscano because she was, herself, allegedly a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her husband. Ah, but DCF would surely remind us, that wasn’t the only reason.

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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 62

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 25, 2022

That means that if a parent is thinking of asking for help, such as HeadStart child care, emergency housing, domestic violence support, substance abuse counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis therapy funded by the state, they should be prepared to deal with ACS.

Domestic Violence 40

Domestic Violence Child Welfare Behavior Analysis Substance Abuse 40

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have done a great deal of work to build on the momentum of national recognition that we have neglected maternal health and the role that social determinants play in the outcomes of women and children.

Mental Health 59

Mental Health Healthcare Disorder Domestic Violence 59

Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

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. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

Code of Ethics 52

Code of Ethics Substance Abuse Justice and Corrections Social Worker 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This post is adapted from a virtual presentation I gave last month to the Racial Justice Task Force of the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services, Child and Family Law Division. First, in more than two-thirds of all Massachusetts cases, no substance abuse of any kind is even alleged.

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Foster Care Domestic Violence Child Welfare Welfare 98

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

That means that if a parent is thinking of asking for help, such as HeadStart child care, emergency housing, domestic violence support, substance abuse counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis therapy funded by the state, they should be prepared to deal with [the city’s family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services]. …

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Child Welfare Domestic Violence Adoption Behavior Analysis 76