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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

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“Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to uplift the voices of survivors and supporters and engage in a national conversation about this important topic,” said CDHS Executive Director Michelle Barnes. Conversations help raise awareness; increase support, prevention and volunteer efforts; and deepen community engagement.”

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When it comes to the problems plaguing “child welfare” wrongful removal drives everything else – including caseworker turnover. Case in point: Massachusetts

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

They think they’re going to be working with families, helping families to engage in services, to be self-sufficient, to move on to higher education,” Everett said. Citing Ethel Everett, a leader of the caseworkers’ union, the story explains that the reality of the job clashes with many new employees’ idealism. And, in fact, Toscano tried.

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“[It] feels like a jail cell has dropped around my family”

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NCCPR’s Vice President was co-counsel for the plaintiffs.) Among the many reasons not to engage in this pernicious practice: It discourages domestic violence victims from seeking help, and it actually compounds the trauma of removal for the children.

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis. At home, I did coloring in adult coloring books, journaling, reading, and engaged in counseling sessions via telehealth.

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Use of unregulated experts in family courts to be curbed following ‘parental alienation’ concerns

Community Care

The FJC said the courts should assess whether a parent has engaged in “alienating behaviours” that have led to the childs resistance to seeing the other parent, with the child’s feelings not being a response the latter parent’s actions, including perpetrating domestic abuse, or due to attachment issues.

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

CO4Kids

Concerned individuals should engage an attorney for any topics regarding legal guidance. If your child/youth has been removed from your care you may qualify to receive court-appointed counsel to advocate on your behalf throughout the case. The following information is not legal advice or guidance. Will my children be adopted?

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Some youth engage in bullying behavior due to a lack of understanding differences in backgrounds, cultures and other identity markers. In addition, it’s vital to engage in bullying prevention efforts to keep these destructive actions from taking place at school. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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