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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. Upon completion of the assessment, you will be better equipped to collaboratively develop a treatment plan tailored to your client’s unique needs.

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Reposting: Torn apart: A skewed portrait of child welfare in America

Child Welfare Monitor

As an illustration, I am reposting my 2022 review of Roberts’ most recent book, Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families–and How Abolition Can Build a Safer Worl d. child welfare system. See my commentary on the abuse homicides of Rashid Bryant and Julissia Batties , for example).

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Addressing maternal mental health through screening and treatment not only helps the patient but avoids perpetuating a downward spiral for the family and community. Moreover, maternal mental health disorders can affect the intergenerational transmission of mental health, creating a future cycle of vulnerability and suffering.