Child Welfare Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It expanded the allowable uses of Title IV-E funding, formerly used to pay only for foster care, to include what the Act called “Prevention Services,” meaning services to prevent foster care. … So under Family First, we created new federal funding for those services. But is simply not true.

Child Welfare 156

Child Welfare Medicaid Foster Care Welfare 156

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. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker? What skills does a social worker need?

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

Relias

MAY 21, 2024

Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior. Its aim is to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for healing.

Recovery 52

Recovery Community Outreach Adoption Healthcare 52

All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In fiscal year 2022, an estimated 1,990 children died from abuse and neglect, a slight increase from the previous year. cwla.org Research shows child abuse has a lasting negative impact on lives, affecting mental and physical health, families, and systems like health services, law enforcement, and social services.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Military PTSD 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Whenever anyone in state government was asked about the problems in the state’s “child welfare” system they’d give the same stock answer: As soon as the new Department of Social Services was up and running, and took over jobs then done by the Department of Public Welfare, everything would be fine! Only 20% are doing well in later life.

Foster Care 98

Foster Care Domestic Violence Child Welfare Welfare 98

Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Why was it important to have social workers ‘at the table’ during the COVID-19 Pandemic—especially within the context of Connect to End COVID-19 / CDC Vaccine Confidence Grant? of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported by social workers was five times higher than the national estimates of 5.3% (Kilpatrick et al.

Interventional 40

Interventional Communication Social Worker Telehealth 40