Child Welfare Monitor
JANUARY 10, 2025
Contributing factors might be the end of COVID-19 assistance programs and the growing mental health, substance abuse, and housing crises in the District. But it seems likely that this trend stems from the workforce crisis that is affecting CFSA and other child welfare and human services agencies around the country.
Child Welfare Monitor
MARCH 16, 2025
“National studies by the US Department of Health and Human Services reported that minority children and in particular black children are more likely to be in foster care than receive in-home services even when they have the same problems and characteristics as White children.” Here are a few.
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Child Welfare Monitor
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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. ” In the recent hearing, Senator Wyden explained his view of the need for FFPSA and what it actually did.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 19, 2023
Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
. ● In Nevada, the Nevada Independent reports: A January legislative audit identified seven care facilities for children that failed to adequately protect those in their care, with complaints ranging from children self-administering medication to substance abuse issues. ●
Relias
JUNE 19, 2023
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. To learn more, read our post, “ Creating a Learning Culture in Human Services: An Expert’s Advice.” The post Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered appeared first on Relias.
Social Work Blog
MAY 25, 2022
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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