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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. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. They keep their promises and follow through on commitments.

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How America Can Break the Cycle and Prevent Drug Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

Ironically, the behavior that Krystal’s mother cited as most intolerable, that she used to justify placing her into foster care, was dabbling with marijuana. . She had trouble bonding with the children of someone who treated her violently, a known issue among domestic violence survivors. Why do people abuse drugs?

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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.