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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

Adoptee Potential Identity Crises Adopted children often face what is known as an identity crisis , where they question their sense of self and their place in the world, according to Kendra Cherry, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.”

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Child Welfare Updates: New Rule Regarding Kinship Placements

Social Work Blog

Title IV-E agencies are tribes and state agencies that utilize Title IV-E funds to provide foster care service. Research indicates that children have better outcomes, including placement stability and reduced occurrence of mental health disorders, when placed with kinship providers. [3] Key components of the rule are below.

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SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

University of Connecticut

The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others.

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