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The Death of Thomas Valva: Almost five years later, we still don’t know the truth

Child Welfare Monitor

New York law requires local departments of social services to investigate all fatalities from maltreatment. The states Office of Children and Family Services is required to review each local fatality investigation and issue its own report within six months of the local investigation.

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Child Welfare FAQs Regarding Family Detention or Deportation

CO4Kids

County Departments of Human/Social Services (a county) will try to work with immigration enforcement officials (ICE) to contact the detained parents to make a plan. If the family doesnt have a protection plan and there are no identified caregivers, a school or others will make a referral to the county.

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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

States had other sources of federal reimbursement for these programs, such as Title IV-B, the Social Services Block Grant, and TANF. But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E.

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The tragic life and death of Gavin Peterson: Utah’s statement leaves many questions unanswered

Child Welfare Monitor

On October 10, the Utah Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) finally released a statement summarizing its involvement with Gavin Peterson, who died on July 9, 2024 at the age of 12. Gavin’s father, stepmother, and older brother are awaiting trial on reckless child abuse homicide, among other charges.

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In child welfare, where do ethics reviews come from?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

A document from the California Department of Social Services indicates the agency was appropriately appalled by the “ethics review.” An excellent story in The Imprint reveals that, after extensive consultation with an impressive and diverse group of people, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has pulled the plug.

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Child Welfare Information Regarding Family Detention or Deportation for Impacted Parents or Caregivers

CO4Kids

What if no family or kin can be identified to provide care for my children? County departments of human/social services will try to work with immigration enforcement officials to contact the detained parents to make a plan. County departments of human/social services are required to complete background checks.

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Bidding Farewell to Three Special People

Beyond Advocacy

Kamerman was my professor during my doctoral studies at Columbia University School of Social Work. She taught me much of what I know about the welfare state and providing social services in the United States. I attended NABSW conferences at his behest, where he introduced me to many exemplary colleagues. Mario Cuomo.