NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The reports were careful, nuanced assessments – far better than what’s spewed forth from certain politicians, and the state’s child welfare “ombudsman.” Those last 11 paragraphs are an indirect reminder of how, in less than 25 years, Maine child welfare went from national scandal to national model to national disgrace.

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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. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

● Law schools at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University released a joint report on the state’s “central registry” of those whom a caseworker decided were slightly more likely than not to be child abusers. Have you noticed how the writing of “child welfare” establishment types sounds more frantic lately?

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Counseling may also be available for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Additional services may include parent education, after-school activities, domestic violence counseling, and kids counseling. Reduced involvement with the child welfare system.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 25, 2022

Family Integrity and Justice Works , the group started by two former top federal child welfare officials, is publishing a quarterly magazine. At long last, it appears America’s racial justice reckoning might be starting to reach child welfare. ? We begin this week not just with one story but with an entire magazine.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.

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KVC

APRIL 7, 2021

Teens not in school and not working . Young children not in school (ages 3 & 4). High school students not graduating on time. Children in families where the household head lacks a high school diploma . When a child has good health, they are likely to have better outcomes in school and beyond. Health factors .

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

If a mom isn’t doing well, her kids will fail to thrive — they may do poorly in school and in life. Moreover, maternal mental health disorders can affect the intergenerational transmission of mental health, creating a future cycle of vulnerability and suffering. Where a mom goes, a family goes.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Signs of neglect may include poor hygiene, malnutrition, frequent absences from school, lack of appropriate clothing, and a child being left unsupervised for extended periods. What Are the Root Causes of Child Abuse? Child Protective Services (CPS): Research the contact information for the local CPS office or child welfare agency.

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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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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. Guest Post by Sally White – Sharing my social work personal statement examples.

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Shelter, Inc

MARCH 12, 2025

Other significant risk factors include housing instability, caregiver instability, substance abuse, involvement in the juvenile justice system, and running away. Its important to: Understand Red Flags Skipping school, sudden unexplained wealth, tattoos/branding or marks of ownership, and/or reluctant to discuss whereabouts.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The real story of COVID-19 and “child welfare” was not a “pandemic of child abuse” -- that never happened. The state’s child welfare “ombuds” investigated and found that KING got it right. Speaking of dangerous delusions about adoption, check out Prof. Shanta Trivedi’s analysis, in Ms. , NYN Media has that story. ?

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Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 11, 2022

Those with mental health concerns, substance abuse, or disabilities. Juveniles in the child welfare system. They may come from any ethnic, social, or economic background, looking like the average high school kid, a business executive, or a gang member. Runaway or homeless youth. Youths with low self-esteem.

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Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 11, 2022

Those with mental health concerns, substance abuse, or disabilities. Juveniles in the child welfare system. They may come from any ethnic, social, or economic background, looking like the average high school kid, a business executive, or a gang member. Runaway or homeless youth. Youths with low self-esteem.

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Substance Abuse Psychology Child Welfare Disability 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

OVERVIEWS OF FAMILY POLICING FAILURE You hear it from family police agencies (a more accurate term than child welfare agencies) all the time: We never take children because of poverty alone. Thats why this post to the NCCPR Child Welfare Blog is called All the failures of family policing in a single case - and it's not an unusual case.

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Child Welfare Monitor

JANUARY 13, 2025

older siblings at school, with the mother described as out-of-it and unresponsive to school concerns; concerns about the childrens hygiene; and the mother driving under the influence of marijuana. During the ten years before B.B.s death, DCYF had received 30 reports on B.B.s family (many before B.B.

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Child Welfare Monitor

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m trying out a different format for Child Welfare Monitor–a monthly newsletter format that highlights events and information that catch my eye. If you can think of a more exciting title than “Child Welfare Update,” let me know. Race trumps child welfare I: Black children don’t get attached?

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Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 7, 2025

a leading child welfare agency dedicated to providing safety, stability, and support to children and families in crisis, is pleased to announce the addition of two remarkable community leaders to its Board of Directors: Rian Spencer and Arlen S. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelter, Inc. Welcomes Two New Board Members: Rian Spencer and Arlen S.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Time for the token quote from a Black person Some reporters at the Globe seem to have a lot of trouble quoting Black people about child welfare. Even In those cases, again, 89% did not involve even an allegation of physical or sexual abuse. Sixty-three percent did not include any allegation of substance abuse.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Americas massive child welfare surveillance state was built on horror stories. Thats why weve long extended an offer to the fearmongers in the child welfare establishment: a mutual moratorium on using horror stories to "prove anything. Its also so overloaded the system that workers have no time to find the few children in real danger.

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