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When the journalism of child welfare fails, part one: The Boston Globe’s flying donkey

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Time for the token quote from a Black person Some reporters at the Globe seem to have a lot of trouble quoting Black people about child welfare. Even In those cases, again, 89% did not involve even an allegation of physical or sexual abuse. Sixty-three percent did not include any allegation of substance abuse.

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“Maybe we're just too damn intrusive": Tracing the take-the-child-and-run mentality that has endangered Massachusetts children for more than a century

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Whenever anyone in state government was asked about the problems in the state’s “child welfare” system they’d give the same stock answer: As soon as the new Department of Social Services was up and running, and took over jobs then done by the Department of Public Welfare, everything would be fine!

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Review: SAGE Guide to Social Work Careers (2019)

Michigan Girl's Café

This book contains the following chapters: Follow Your Passion, Not Just a Path Poverty Child Welfare Health Care Disability Mental Health Substance Abuse Aging Criminal Justice Advice for Moving Forward (resume, interview, etc.).

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

They work in child welfare agencies where the work is so sensitive that they avoid talking about it. Before I became a social work professor, I did casework in hospitals, child welfare agencies, crisis hotlines, and in the Veteran’s Administration. They thrive on structure, some are recently released from prison.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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. This may include personal interviews, family histories, and the review of relevant documents.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

It covers topics such as helping elderly individuals access benefits, understanding age-related illnesses, addressing elder abuse and developing end-of-life plans. Then, you should gather information by conducting interviews, reading books or journal articles, and talking to experts in the field.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

My personal experiences, from working with substance abuse support groups to volunteering in child welfare and domestic violence programs, have deepened my understanding of the vital role social workers play in our society.