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A New York State “child welfare” agency can curb one family policing horror with the stroke of a pen. Do they have the guts?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The federal suit was aimed at New York City’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), but for complex legal reasons the issue also wound up before the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, which extended its potential impact statewide. Therapists are, of course, mandated reporters of “child abuse.”

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School Social Work: Perception and Reality

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Alyssa worked in the foster care system as a case manager and therapist, before taking a position with BestSelf Behavioral Health, where she provided social-emotional learning throughout several Buffalo public schools, community centers and the East Ferry Youth Services Detention Center.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending February 27, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● Last week’s round-up began with the New York Times story about a landmark lawsuit against the New York City family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services. In Massachusetts, the Boston Globe reports, former foster youth who were harmed when they were torn from their homes protested at the State Capitol.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator. Macro Social Work. Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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News Items – January 12, 2023

Social Workers Speak

He is a licensed certified social worker in clinical settings and a master of business administration who will take over the position previously occupied by CEO Angelo McClain, Ph.D. The need for such a program, developed by the administration of outgoing Gov. It’s truly transformative for our state,” she said. Baltimore Sun.

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It’s Not “Just Poverty” – It’s UNjust Poverty

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Child Welfare League of America, a trade association for public and private family policing agencies, many of which are paid for each day they hold a child in foster care, called CAPTA “foundational to the country’s ability to prevent child abuse and neglect.” Nah, just kidding. maybe it’s poverty, but it’s not just poverty.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator Macro Social Work Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.