NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There are an enormous number of things government can and should do to improve childrens well-being. There is a legitimate role for government in improving childrens well-being, but not for police. Every coercive government intervention into family life should have to pass a balance of harms test.

Psychology 86

Psychology Substance Abuse Foster Care Child Welfare 86

Child Welfare Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

2 These services were defined to include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and “in-home parenting skills training.” Mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and parenting training and support were all being provided with the help of federal funds — but just not through Title IV-E.

Child Welfare 196

Child Welfare Medicaid Foster Care Welfare 196

Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 5, 2024

She argues that foster care is a “toxic state intervention that inflicts immediate and long-lasting damage on children, producing adverse outcomes for their health, education, income, housing, and relationships.” We should be asking why the government addresses their needs in such a violent way, (referring to the child removal).

Child Welfare 206

Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Mental Health 206

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are community-based hubs that provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to families. Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. What Is a Family Resource Center?

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Counseling Case Management 52

Relias

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

Addiction 59

Addiction Healthcare Crisis Intervention Mental Health 59

Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

They run programs to give people with substance abuse issues the tools necessary to stop them from abusing drugs or alcohol and are involved as court-appointed advocates who try to guide individuals through their legal situation. The online account allows you to: How to Register as a Social Worker in England? Report CPD.

Substance Abuse 40

Substance Abuse Social Worker Interviewing Counseling 40