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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – What is the Difference? – Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Their aim is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of people by providing support, resources, and advocacy. Who is a case manager?

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Social Work Blog

Below is an advocacy opportunity, educational resources, and related organizations to help social workers and others engage in Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending December 20, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

What happened to Detlaff is just one example of “child welfare” and the moral bankruptcy of social work. The phrase is an invitation to inflict the whims and prejudices of a white middle-class “child welfare” establishment on families that are overwhelmingly poor and disproportionately nonwhite. That’s why he’s no longer the dean. (He

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

From child welfare and mental health to community development and healthcare, social workers can choose to specialise in areas that align with their passions and interests. Advocacy and Social Justice Social work is inherently tied to social justice and advocacy. Benefits of being a social worker 7.Advocacy

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Alumni Honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

Michigan Social Work

He has been the editor for the journal Child Welfare, director of the Michigan State University School of Social Work, and has served in Michigan on the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Sanders led the organization’s federal policy analysis, regulatory and legislative advocacy and coalition building efforts.