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A fundamental conflict: addressing implicit bias in mandatory reporter training

Child Welfare Monitor

Sometimes she comes to school with the same clothes on from the day before or sometimes wears the same clothes for three days. But all the evidence we have indicates that Black families do abuse and neglect their children more than White families. The child comes in with an old pamper not changed, soaked or soiled.

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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

The reality is we are moving kids night to night, we’re driving kids across the state for one-night placements to get them to school, we’re putting bandages on situations.”… According to the story, Toscano’s husband was also cited for substance abuse, according to DCF records she shared with the Globe.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity. School Readiness Programs : Serving children up to age five, these programs use validated learning models to develop skills for lifelong learning.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt.

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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” More than half entered the system because a worker checked the “substance abuse” box on a form; that is not necessarily the same thing. That’s not correct.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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.