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When it comes to the problems plaguing “child welfare” wrongful removal drives everything else – including caseworker turnover. Case in point: Massachusetts

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The reality is we are moving kids night to night, we’re driving kids across the state for one-night placements to get them to school, we’re putting bandages on situations.”… According to the story, Toscano’s husband was also cited for substance abuse, according to DCF records she shared with the Globe.

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Online conference “SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN A CHANGING WORLD”

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

A FREE online conference “SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN A CHANGING WORLD” being organised by the Department of Social Work, Veronica Adeleke School of Social Sciences, Babcock University, Nigeria. Social Work Practice and Substance Abuse. Social Work Practice and Domestic Violence. Keynote Speakers: Prof.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

In many instances of child abuse, there are underlying issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, financial instability, and housing insecurity. School Readiness Programs : Serving children up to age five, these programs use validated learning models to develop skills for lifelong learning.

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Guide to Family Resource Centers

All For Kids

Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Additional services may include parent education, after-school activities, domestic violence counseling, and kids counseling.

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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. Social workers also play important roles in schools, hospitals, and other public settings.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending January 25, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Remember when children could walk home from school by themselves or even play in a playground without parents hovering over them? In New Mexico an Albuquerque Journal editorial declared, children are dying “seemingly … under the noses” of the state family policing agency. NCCPR has an op-ed in the Journal about what to do about it. ?

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. One of the defining moments in my life came when I volunteered at a local shelter for survivors of domestic violence.