NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

They think they’re going to be working with families, helping families to engage in services, to be self-sufficient, to move on to higher education,” Everett said. The story begins and ends with the story of Maria Toscano and her desperate efforts to schedule a visit with her children in foster care. So they quit.

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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 63

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

Child Welfare Monitor

MARCH 16, 2025

I had my first experience with the updated training last month as part of my preparation to serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for a child in foster care. “Disparity occurs when these children and families have cases open to either in home or foster care support.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

If youre wondering why fencing also might be needed to keep dangers out it illustrates another reason why residential treatment is so harmful. Senate Committee report points out: [Residential treatment facilities] are costly, not as effective as community-based behavioral health treatment options, and often harmful to youth in their care.

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Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Self-harm 70

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Maine's first child welfare ombudsman, Dean Crocker, understood the lessons from the tragic death of Logan Marr, who was taken when her family poverty was confused with "neglect" and killed in foster care. Most of all she is wrong to ignore the enormous harm of needless removal. ? She is dangerously wrong.

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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 98

KVC

APRIL 10, 2023

Here are the most common types of child abuse: Emotional abuse: Mental or emotional abuse typically aims to impact a child’s well-being, self-esteem and self-worth. Physical injuries without an explanation or with an unconvincing story about its occurrence may indicate intentional harm to a child. Engaging in risky behavior.

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Self-harm Advocacy Foster Care Mental Health 52

University of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2022

This scholarship was established in memory of Donna Millette-Fridge by the School of Social Work in recognition of her commitment to helping the mentally ill become self-sufficient. My plan is continuing to work in the group setting and IOP services, specifically with individuals who are experiencing self-harm, depression and anxiety.

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Criminal Justice Schools Mental Health Social Worker 98