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Drivers Act Will Open Doors for Foster Youth

Beyond Advocacy

If enacted, the bill would expand state foster care and adoption assistance programs to provide driving preparation assistance to foster youth and related training for foster parents. We will also hear from Duane Price, a young man with experience in foster care whose life was enhanced by getting a car.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending April 11, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, director of policy & advocacy at JMAC for Families, in this story for The Nation : “being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? This solution, to both homelessness and foster care sounds almost ridiculously obvious. ●

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

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

This can include roles that support larger systemic change through advocacy and policy in order to better support communities. Micro Social Work is direct-practice work in which a social worker meets with individuals, families, and small groups to support their treatment needs and improve their quality of life. Macro Social Work.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

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.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

This can include roles that support larger systemic change through advocacy and policy in order to better support communities. Micro Social Work Micro Social Work is direct-practice work in which a social worker meets with individuals, families, and small groups to support their treatment needs and improve their quality of life.

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Why I Want to Be a Social Worker Essay Tips

Social Work Haven

Over the years, I have realised the many facets of my passion for social work, exploring the intersections of personal experience, advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lifelong learning. From direct client interaction to policy advocacy, social workers can make an impact at various levels.