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Seven children and all she needed was a van: large families and the blindness of the child welfare establishment

Child Welfare Monitor

These families frequently consist of mothers with children by multiple fathers, with both parents often suffering from mental illness and/or drug abuse, and domestic violence is commonly present. Reed, who actually provided this case as his only example of how material assistance can help resolve a child maltreatment report?

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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.” Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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How Becoming an Adjunct Improved My Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Editor’s Note: Christa McCrorie (she/her), LICSW-PIP, is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a social worker with a private practice, Creative Therapeutic Solutions, LLC, where she specializes in queer needs and trauma processing.

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

Social Work Blog

Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.