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Maine’s child welfare ombudsman is dangerously wrong

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

She is wrong about domestic violence, she is wrong about truancy, she is wrong about “alternative response,” she is wrong about false reports and she is wrong to call for more institutionalization of children. Wrongful removal inflicts profound psychological trauma. Rather they witnessed domestic violence.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2024, part two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

In New York, thanks to a class-action lawsuit , its illegal to tear children from their homes and throw them into foster care just because they witnessed domestic violence typically a husband or boyfriend beating the childs mother. So now theres another lawsuit. The coalition has signed on to support the bill.)

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Child Welfare Update: February 2024

Child Welfare Monitor

Attachment theory , which is widely accepted and taught in classes on psychology, social work and human development, posits that a strong attachment is central to the development of infants and affects their brain development and their ability to form relationships throughout life. New Mexico: $5.5 And already has, I would think!)