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In West Virginia, the bad bills keep on coming

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Again from the story: Lorie Bragg, interim commissioner for the state Bureau of Social Services, told lawmakers this bill wasnt addressing the overall lack of appropriate child placements, something she said the agency is currency working on.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. That experience prompted her to write a book to help other social workers. A child welfare social worker meets with her clients.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

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Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. It includes providing clear and consistent information about services, policies, and procedures, and maintaining honesty and accountability in all interactions.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker a few years ago, I understood that to become effective at what I do as a social worker , there was a need for me to write good Care Act 2014 needs assessments. A needs assessment is carried out by social services to decide your care and support needs. Do they have a staircase?

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Fong writes in The Imprint about why the so-called Adoption and Safe Families Act is “A Dangerous Tool in An Arbitrary System.” --And in this essay, she takes on the harm of mandatory reporting laws. That’s the choice facing many parents I’ve worked with as a social worker, and the answer is always the same. The Imprint talks to Prof.