NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

They overload child welfare systems – or as they should be called, “family policing systems” -- with false reports and cases in which poverty is confused with neglect , stealing time from finding the few children in real danger. I have written before about how mandatory child abuse reporting laws backfire.

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KVC

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt. Why Do Kids Bully? . The reasons children bully can be difficult to pinpoint.

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KVC

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Hope is a 15-year-old girl who experienced depression and tried to end her life in multiple ways. KVC Health Systems, a nonprofit mental health and child welfare organization headquartered in the Kansas City area, is a national leader in providing innovative, effective and compassionate care. Read it now. Check it out today!

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KVC

MAY 19, 2023

Her mother struggled with substance use, putting the family on the radar of child welfare professionals. Decades later, in 2017, advocacy by nonprofits including KVC and others led to the passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act. She was the youngest of four children at the time.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. This can include providing advice, support and guidance to people in the community who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. How do social workers treat depression?

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Social Work Haven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In addition, the social work role has been associated with burnout, depression, job related stress, poor work life balance resulting in a high turnover in the field. Section 10 of the CA04 highlights the need for local authorities to cooperate and work together with other agencies to improve the well-being of children.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Mental health issues can manifest in various ways, potentially leading to feelings of isolation, depression, or even suicidal thoughts. Here are some examples of what to watch for: Signs of Depression: Keep an eye out for persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. Finally, social workers should have a strong ethical code of conduct and adhere to professional standards in order to protect the welfare of their clients.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Improving College Outcomes for Foster Care Youth In a study published by the Journal of Public Child Welfare, Assistant Professor of Social Work Nate Okpych investigated how a federal law increasing the foster care age limit might affect postsecondary outcomes for foster care youth.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

This is because any animal welfare concerns should be highlighted and reported. Have there been any traumatic experiences in the past, which may have had a serious impact, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or depression? I observe whether there is any evidence of hoarding or body odour.

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Relias

JUNE 22, 2023

Without treatment , these conditions can persist into adulthood and are associated with the development of other mental health conditions, like depression, and with considerable functional impairment. As noted above, anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric conditions among youth, affecting between 15-20% of children and adolescents.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

My personal experiences, from working with substance abuse support groups to volunteering in child welfare and domestic violence programs, have deepened my understanding of the vital role social workers play in our society. Inspirational Mental Health Quotes Inspirational Mental Health Quotes We all have times when we feel low and scared.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Policy development, research, and evaluation are also areas where social workers contribute to improving social welfare systems and enhancing understanding of social issues. In addition, the social work role has been associated with burnout, depression, job related stress, poor work life balance resulting in a high turnover in the field.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2023

On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” What is peripartum depression?

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

When NCCPR released a comprehensive report on Colorado child welfare in September 2023, we included a section called Tapeworm in the System. The report makes no mention of the fact that, in other child welfare contexts, such tools have an ugly history of bias. And what, exactly, does that mean? Later she changed the age to 5.)

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 11, 2023

The state capitol in Austin What the Tribune (and the Dallas Morning News ) can’t face is that after decades of seeing the system that calls itself “child welfare” do enormous harm to children, people across the political spectrum are coming together and finding common ground. But it still has a long way to go.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Child Welfare Social Worker vs. Social Services Specialist III) Organization Type: (Government, Non-profit, For-profit, Outside social services) Setting: (School, Clinic, Hospital, etc.) My classes in social welfare policy help me navigate healthcare systems and advocate effectively for my patients’ needs.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a care professional in the human services industry, you’re most likely familiar with the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, but there are other important factors to consider, like social determinants of health (SDOH) which play a large role in substance use disorders (SUDs) and depression. Compared with the general U.S.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have given birth experience a mental health condition such as depression. A score of 10 or higher indicates possible depression, and a score of 13 or higher indicates probable depression.

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KVC

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Jason Hooper, President and CEO of KVC Health Systems KVC Missouri is part of KVC Health Systems, a family of nonprofits leading the way in mental health and child welfare. Depression, anxiety, and trauma- and stress-related disorders are increasing. We can truly transform the face of foster care and mental health.”

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

He is one of the UK’s leading thinkers on social justice and the welfare state, Titmuss helped establish social policy as an academic discipline. She has written extensively on topics related to mental health, including her best-selling book The Depression Workbook. Famous influential thinkers in social work 1.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Their deaths were among a string of fatalities involving children who were the subject of warnings to child welfare authorities or the police in New York City. That’s implied when the Times regurgitates the Big Lie of American child welfare: the claim that keeping children safe and families together are at odds.

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Beyond Advocacy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The nation was experiencing a period of prosperity at the time of his birth that would soon turn into despair when Wall Street crashed in October and ushered in the Great Depression. Black Americans suffered severely during the Depression, with 25 percent unemployment compared to 15 percent for white Americans.

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KVC

MAY 24, 2022

Hope’s Story: Teen with Depression Who Attempted Suicide Gets Life-Saving Help at KVC Hospitals. Child welfare professional feels growing empathy for families – Kimberly Vaughn, KVC Kansas. Social Workers Share What Drives Their Passion for Helping Children and Families. Submitted by Janny Sivilay, KVC Hospitals.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Psychiatric issues, including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and problematic substance use are more common with suicide losses compared to other types of losses. Were already experiencing psychiatric issues, such as depression, or had suicidal thoughts and behaviors prior to the death.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope”. In addition, the social work role has been associated with burnout, depression, job related stress, poor work life balance resulting in a high turnover in the field.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Yes, not doing anything all day might sound good, but if procrastinating and laying in bed lasts more than a week, you start developing something very similar to depression and if time goes on and you still haven’t found a job, you might need to see a therapist because your mental health is going downhill.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. One sibling with bipolar disorder and a parent with psychotic depression, neither one chronic. I didn't want to attract attention to myself and assumed that a hospital emergency room had bigger problems than a depressed but cooperative patient. I have depression, with anxiety.

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University of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2022

It is an IOP dedicated to working with adolescents who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, as well as school refusal, maladaptive eating, self-injury and suicidal ideation. My plan is continuing to work in the group setting and IOP services, specifically with individuals who are experiencing self-harm, depression and anxiety.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In addition, the social work role has been associated with burnout, depression, job related stress, poor work life balance resulting in a high turnover in the field. Welfare and wellbeing: Social value in public policy , Bristol: Policy Press. States of Knowledge: The Co-production of Science and the Social Order. London: Routledge.

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KVC

JUNE 16, 2022

One report revealed that this support and acceptance is associated with greater self-esteem, social support, general health status, less depression, less substance abuse and less suicidal ideation and behaviors among LGBTQIA+ youth. Acceptance and support by family members or other caregivers has a huge impact on a LGBTQIA+ youth.

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KVC

APRIL 10, 2023

The appearance of anxiety, depression, aggression, irrational fears, regression (returning to an earlier behavior) and/or withdrawal from participating can all be signs of abuse. Physical injuries without an explanation or with an unconvincing story about its occurrence may indicate intentional harm to a child. Behavioral changes.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Most people, but apparently not one chapter of that most sacred cow in child welfare Court-Appointed Special Advocates. It’s also something that anyone involved with that most sacred cow of child welfare – Court-Appointed Special Advocates -- needs to know. That, of course, raises problems of inherent bias.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For decades she led what should be called child welfare’s “caucus of denial” – that group which insists practitioners of “child welfare” somehow are so much better than everyone else that they have created the one and only field in American life magically immune from racism. Image created by openart.ai

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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.

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KVC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a result, they experience higher rates of health problems like heart disease, diabetes and depression. It’s become clear that there’s been a drastic increase in the mental health issues surrounding loneliness, depression and suicide. These include hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, anxiety and depression.

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