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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The story begins this way: Growing up Latino in Massachusetts carries a greater risk of entering the foster system than anywhere else in the nation, and for those who end up in foster homes — as well as those who are the subject of child welfare investigations — the consequences can be devastating. Please, Mommy.

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Review: 101 Careers in Social Work - Third Edition (2019)

Michigan Girl's Café

Department of Labor New resources (books, essays, films and websites) for additional career exploration The book begins with dispelling myths about the social work profession and how it is different from related fields and disciplines, such as psychology, sociology and counseling.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Advocacy takes various forms, including individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Client Advocacy 6. Client Assessment 2.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Social Work in Mental Health Settings” by Kevin J.

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NCCPR at the Kempe Center conference: Child Abuse, COVID-19 and the Legacy of “Health Terrorism”

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

This is the text of the second of two NCCPR presentations at the 2021 Kempe Center International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare I’m going to spend a lot of time criticizing things people said and did in the past. Call that whatever else you’d like, but please don’t call it hindsight. In addition, Prof.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said. Lydia Crafts is a member of NASW-ME: Rep.

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News Items – March 9, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Crafts Proposes Bill To Improve Access To Mental Health Treatment The Lincoln County News Attracting social workers to the state can help improve Mainers’ access to addiction and mental health treatment, including in schools and in the justice system, Crafts, a licensed social worker, said. Lydia Crafts is a member of NASW-ME: Rep.

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