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Youth Mental Health Crisis Worsening

Beyond Advocacy

It is also far worse for youth with special needs, such as LGBTQ youth and youth in and aging out of foster care. Experts report that as many as 80 percent of youth with foster care experience have significant mental health issues , compared to 18 to 22 percent of the general population.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

In The Grio, Shereen White, director of advocacy and policy at Children’s Rights, and Prof. Often, when these parents reach out — going to the hospital for example or seeking therapy — that nurse or therapist whose trusted expertise they desperately need, is required under law to report suspected abuse or neglect in the home.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. 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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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Mykah Knight, Individuals, Groups, and Families concentration I am currently following the two-year IGF track and plan to become a licensed clinical therapist that works with individuals, groups, and families who struggle with environmental stress, social justice issues, and chronic PTSD and/or other behavioral health disturbances.