NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“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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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 64

KVC

OCTOBER 27, 2021

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. We see the impact of that as bullies and those they bully are twice as likely to self-harm and experience suicidal behavior.

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Self-harm Schools Substance Abuse Psychiatric 105

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. 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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Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Child Abuse Definition Child abuse refers to any act or omission by a caregiver that results in harm or potential harm to a childs physical, emotional, or psychological well-being. What is Considered Physical Abuse? Physical abuse involves the intentional use of force that causes physical harm or injury to a child.

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Self-harm Advocacy Psychology Engagement 52

Child Welfare Monitor

MARCH 16, 2025

The video introducing the section explains that implicit bias harms “families of color” in the child welfare system, without providing any evidence of such harm. We know that neglect is often associated with serious drug abuse and/or mental illness. After all, most poor people don’t neglect their children.

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Child Welfare Foster Care Self-harm Welfare 185

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. They may engage in certain avoidance behaviors like: Withdrawing from family, friends, and co-workers Isolating themselves or hiding "away from the world" Avoiding family time or social functions or engagements Avoiding work or school by saying they're ill What Causes a Nervous Breakdown?

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Disorder Mental Health Self-harm Paranoia 96

KVC

JUNE 16, 2022

One report revealed that this support and acceptance is associated with greater self-esteem, social support, general health status, less depression, less substance abuse and less suicidal ideation and behaviors among LGBTQIA+ youth. The USC School of Social Work suggests basic guidelines to show youth acceptance and openness.

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Mental Health Self-harm Substance Abuse Adoption 52