Child Welfare Monitor

JULY 22, 2024

The report describes a pattern of poor conditions and abusive practices that the SFC staff observed by reviewing media articles and company documents, supplemented by interviews with senior leaders in the four companies and visits to several facilities not operated by these companies.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 2, 2023

I put together this simple guide on how to ace your social work interview and social work interview questions with aspiring and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) in mind, however; I believe experienced social workers will also find it useful. To think practicing social workers would interview me made me feel uneasy.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Complaint filed by the Family Justice Law Center , the New York University School of Law Family Defense Clinic and two private law firms – especially the introductory section – reads like great journalism. had written, “I am a bad kid” and “I need to behave at school or Mommy and Daddy will be arrested.” In the story, Ms.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Whereas most self-care strategies encourage individuals to engage in activities that enhance their health and well-being, such as exercising, eating well, sleeping more, getting massages, meditating, or taking bubble baths, this book also recognizes the importance of the person-in-environment framework in shifting our thinking about self-care.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 10, 2023

It is time for that interview you have been waiting for and you must prepare. In social work interviews, there are some common social work interview questions asked. It is important that you start preparing for likely answers to questions you anticipate and not wait until the interview to decide what your answers would be.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Connect to End COVID-19 Campaign In 2021, NASW and the NASW Foundation partnered with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute (HBRT) at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work on a national $3.3 MI-SBIRT are evidence-based models for supporting clients in making informed decisions about their health.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 27, 2022

But, as the report itself acknowledges: In surveys and interviews, some OCFS supervisors and caseworkers indicated that valuable time is spent investigating reports that – in their opinion – did not appear to warrant an investigation. The report claims that parents have the right to refuse to let their children be interviewed.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The report includes interviews with parents, family defenders, and more than 50 ACS employees from frontline caseworkers to top staff. The central office was described as predominantly white, where staff rarely had direct service experience and often were hired from graduate school or adjacent social service systems. Emphasis added.]

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Since July of 2021, NASW and the NASW Foundation have partnered in this initiative with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work to provide national and state chapter-level training, tools, and information that promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Information and free training: Connect to End COVID-19 (CDC-funded partnership of NASW, NASW Foundation, and University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work). November 12 Guidance.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I offer free coaching on CV writing and support with interview preparation. Engage with positive people A positive person is optimistic, sees the good in life, joy in simple things, is content and understands that even though things may not be under their control, they can still provide empowering perspectives.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Martin Guggenheim calls “ACS’s widespread practice of engaging in lawless home invasions that terrorize parents and children.” That report can then lead to intervention by Child Protective Services (CPS), invasive interviews, threats of child removals and potentially, and most devastatingly, removal of a child from a caring parent.

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Social Work Haven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The ability to form strong professional relationships with partner agencies such as the police, schools and health visitors is one of my strengths. I have carried out assessments under s17 of CA89 and have requested information from schools, the police and health visitors. Partnership working is vital to social work.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 3, 2023

A social work ecomap may be used by social workers via visual tools (diagrams or pictures) to engage with service users and elicit the required information. Then where does she/he spend most of her time example school. A straight line between her and the school counsellor and therapist show she receives energy from both of them.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Perspective: Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship Researchers at the UConn School of Social Work continue to leverage partnerships with state agencies to confront some of the most critical issues facing our society today.

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Community Care

MAY 21, 2024

Our interview with Eileen Munro is part of a series of profiles of key figures who have shaped social work over the past five decades, to mark Community Care’s 50th anniversary. If you say good practice is about engaging well and making well-reasoned judgments, then, when something goes bad, others can say, ‘But the child died’.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Establishing Rapport and Building Trust : Initial Engagement : Social workers begin by establishing a positive and trusting relationship with the individual. What other roles can social workers do?

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

The association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination. Information and free training: Connect to End COVID-19 (CDC-funded partnership of NASW, NASW Foundation, and University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work). November 12 Guidance.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) or antisocial behavior can include poor impulse control, which can cause people to engage in risky behaviors, such as sharing needles with others, resulting in HIV or hepatitis. Repeated problems keeping up with personal obligations, such as relationships, work, or school-related tasks.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books. The model uses an ecological perspective to identify multiple levels of influence in client’s lives, including but not limited to: family, peers, school/work, community, and policy.

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Community Care

APRIL 11, 2024

Our interview with Lord Herbert Laming is part of a new series of profiles of key figures who have shaped social work over the past five decades, to celebrate Community Care’s 50th anniversary. Which influential figures in social work would you like to see Community Care interview?

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Social workers built positive relationships with children and their families, including through persistent engagement with parents that led to improved outcomes for children. They were also skilled at gathering children’s views, using age-appropriate tools, and had a good understanding of their needs.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 13, 2023

There is a research round up and interviews with experts in the social work field. You can also listen to interviews with social workers who have many years of experience in creating successful side hustles. I love the fact that the writers work with various media to enhance the accuracy of the portrayal of social workers.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Since July of 2021, NASW and the NASW Foundation have partnered in this initiative with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work to provide national and state chapter-level training, tools, and information that promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books. The model uses an ecological perspective to identify multiple levels of influence in client’s lives, including but not limited to: family, peers, school/work, community, and policy.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books. The model uses an ecological perspective to identify multiple levels of influence in client’s lives, including but not limited to: family, peers, school/work, community, and policy.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Ofsted said that by placing social workers in schools – for which Newcastle is one of several government-funded pilots – the city was identifying children’s needs early and preventing some escalating to children’s social care. Highly impressive and aspirational’ leadership.

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Community Care

JULY 11, 2023

Conduct interviews with the child and family members, separately and together as appropriate. Practitioners engage parents and the family network, as appropriate, in the discussions, recognising that previous involvement with agencies and services may influence how they engage.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. Recommended Books Best Social Work Books Every Student Must Read is a great article full of highly recommended and engaging books.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the School of Social Work is able to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to our BSW and MSW students each academic year. Rachelle Bataille, Bachelor of Social Work This scholarship meant a lot to me because this has been one of my most challenging school years.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Helps social workers engage effectively with service users or clients. “Sometimes you should just shut your phone down, and enjoy the moment,” says Robert Brooks, a professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and co-author of The Power of Resilience: Achieving Balance, Confidence and Personal Strength in Your Life.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 7, 2023

The model uses an ecological perspective to identify multiple levels of influence in client’s lives, including but not limited to: family, peers, school/work, community, and policy. The first phase of the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) is called “engagement,” and it refers to this process.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

This includes understanding the laws and policies affecting those they are working with, as well as engaging in community organising activities to promote social change. Professional Development Social workers should continually strive to improve their practice by engaging in professional development opportunities.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Well, writing a letter of recommendatio n can be a powerful tool in helping social workers advance in their careers, prepare for their interviews, secure job opportunities, or pursue educational endeavors. Open with a Strong Introduction Begin your letter with a strong and engaging introduction.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Then we’ll let them into the homes of families let them, interview everyone, assess those families, spend an average of 12 minutes every working day investigating the case - and then they can effectively decide if the child will go into foster care. I’ll just send someone out to pick a bunch of well-intentioned amateurs to do it for free!

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Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Motivational interviewing: Motivational interviewing helps individuals improve their readiness for change, whether they’re wary about treatment or believe they don’t have a problem with MDMA.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Since July of 2021, NASW and the NASW Foundation have partnered in this initiative with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work. To read Part One, follow this link. While the lockdowns are gone, the aftermath remains.

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