University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Partnerships with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Department of Children and Families, and the Office of Early Childhood have led to an increase in both scholarly output and funding that will benefit individuals, families, and communities – particularly those representing marginalized groups.

Foster Care 52

Foster Care Interventional Mental Health Engagement 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

We should remove criminalization of women who are pregnant and taking drugs," Dr. Nora Volkow, head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), said in an interview. Though not mentioned in the story, this is because a foster-care panic in Illinois has led to a sharp increase in needless removals.) That needs to stop."

Child Welfare 40

Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Adoption 40

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fong asks in a commentary for the Hartford Courant if the head of the state’s family police agency will make sure there’s no foster-care panic. She writes: DCF has expressed a commitment to keeping families together, and has worked, impressively, to decrease foster care caseloads and refer families to community supports.

Child Welfare 114

Child Welfare Foster Care Welfare Adoption 114