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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

It expanded the allowable uses of Title IV-E funding, formerly used to pay only for foster care, to include what the Act called “Prevention Services,” meaning services to prevent foster care. I’m not saying that all families were getting all the services they needed. (The But is simply not true.

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Black Youth Mental Health and Its Impact on Suicide in the United States

Relias

Add to this anti-LGBTQ prejudices they may experience, and this abuse has the potential to create negative mental health outcomes. Real problems need real solutions The Black youth mental health crisis and its impact on suicidality calls for customized interventions. As a result of the rising rates of suicide in the U.S.,

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

For effective interventions, understanding the existing traumas that contribute to delinquency is paramount. Peer support specialists have lived experience of the justice system, mental illness, trauma, and/or substance use. The results of these assessments are used to develop a diagnosis and a treatment plan for juvenile offenders.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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How to Get an Illinois DUI Evaluation

Gateway Foundation

The court might recommend 10 hours of DUI risk education, a minimum of 12 hours of early intervention, treatment, and an ongoing care plan following this risk assessment. Moderate risk: Moderate risk applies if your BAC is high in your current case without prior DUI convictions.