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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

“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 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.”…

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Beth Angell Appointed the Phillip Fellin Collegiate Professor of Social Work

Michigan Social Work

Angell’s research focuses on behavioral health, particularly on serious mental illness and its intersection with substance abuse and criminal justice involvement. From 2018-2022, she served as the dean and professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt. What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. 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.

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Let Children Choose: Autonomy-Supportive Care for Cognitive Growth

The Child and Family Corp

It suggests that children with stronger EF skills are more likely than their peers with weaker EF skills to be socially competent, emotionally regulated, and ready for kindergarten, and that they are more likely to meet standards in math and reading throughout school and to be financially secure later in life.

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Happy Holidays from Dean Nina Heller

University of Connecticut

Here, at the School of Social Work, we are nearing the end of the fall semester, with almost all our classes taught in person and with appropriate health measures. Our faculty continue to engage our students in our classrooms and through advising and mentoring. Our focus upon emerging needs.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Sexual abuse refers to any form of sexual exploitation or inappropriate sexual behavior inflicted upon a child. It includes actions such as molestation, incest, exposure to explicit material, or forcing a child to engage in sexual activities. What Are the Root Causes of Child Abuse?