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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending February 8, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

But, particularly when it comes to substance use, some of these courts exist where so much of the child welfare establishment does, at the intersection of ignorance and arrogance. DOJ has issued a letter ruling that when judges ban such treatment they are violating the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending June 27, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

In the wake of the stunning – in a good way – Supreme Court decision on the Indian Child Welfare Act, ProPublica talks to Kathryn Fort , director of the Indian Law Clinic at the Michigan State University College of Law about how to make sure the law is enforced. And, in a commentary about the ICWA decision in Slate, Prof.

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Reform Mental Health Act and implement LPS: new ADASS president’s message to next government

Community Care

Leftover social care reforms MHA reform: this would reform the 1983 act to lower the thresholds for detention in hospital and community treatment orders and exclude autistic people and people with learning disabilities from being detained for treatment without a co-existing mental health condition.

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Are You Struggling With a Social Worker Personal Statement?

Social Work Haven

For instance, I signposted an adult with learning disabilities to befriending services to help him improve upon his interpersonal skills and widen his social network. 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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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents. What other roles can social workers do?

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Office of Research and Scholarship Update – Winter 2022

University of Connecticut

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. The body of research and scholarship is still growing.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

They work with various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health issues, and those facing social and economic hardships. Interview clients to understand their unique needs and identify the necessary services and help required.