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In West Virginia, the bad bills keep on coming

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Again from the story: Lorie Bragg, interim commissioner for the state Bureau of Social Services, told lawmakers this bill wasnt addressing the overall lack of appropriate child placements, something she said the agency is currency working on.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. That experience prompted her to write a book to help other social workers. A child welfare social worker meets with her clients.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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Social workers to face return to practice requirements in Scotland

Community Care

Qualified social workers who have been out of practice for at least two years will face minimum learning requirements if they want to rejoin the register in Scotland. Regulator the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has launched a consultation on introducing return to practice requirements similar to those in England and Wales.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. It includes providing clear and consistent information about services, policies, and procedures, and maintaining honesty and accountability in all interactions.

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Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Essay Sample

Social Work Haven

Necessary to prevent harm and proportionate to risk of harm. The BIA considered the actual risk or harm, potential risk of harm to self and not to others [5] , how severe the harm may be and how likely the harm is.

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Social Worker Home Visit Checklist to Take Note Of

Social Work Haven

It can be customised and expanded upon to suit the specific needs and objectives of the social work organisation or agency. What do social services look for in a home check or visit? To maximise this opportunity, social services workers should employ a comprehensive checklist to gather vital information during visits.