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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

2 These services were defined to include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and “in-home parenting skills training.” Mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and parenting training and support were all being provided with the help of federal funds — but just not through Title IV-E.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

Successful child abuse interventions are two-fold: they must reduce risk factors and promote protective factors to ensure the well-being of children and families. In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity.

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Guide to Family Resource Centers

All For Kids

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are community-based hubs that provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to families. Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

My personal experiences, from working with substance abuse support groups to volunteering in child welfare and domestic violence programs, have deepened my understanding of the vital role social workers play in our society.