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Guess which child welfare “scholars” are in the group defending a “race realist” law professor beloved by Tucker Carlson

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

But I should explain at the top why this commentary is on a blog about the “child welfare” system. AFA’s members include some of the most strident supporters of tearing apart more families and some of those deepest in denial about racism in child welfare. She also condemned the Indian Child Welfare Act. They also include Prof.

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What Does KVC Stand For?

KVC

KVC’s Positive Impact Grows Nationally During the 1980-90s, KVC grew to represent one of the broadest child welfare and behavioral healthcare continuums of care in the nation. We work locally, one child, family and community at a time, while also influencing the fields of child welfare and mental health nationally.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending February 7, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Still another victory in the fight against computerized racial profiling (or as the family police prefer to call it “predictive analytics”) in child welfare: The Associated Press reports that Connecticut’s advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning possible bias against the disabled.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The story begins this way: Growing up Latino in Massachusetts carries a greater risk of entering the foster system than anywhere else in the nation, and for those who end up in foster homes — as well as those who are the subject of child welfare investigations — the consequences can be devastating. Please, Mommy.

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Adoptions continue to decline with children waiting longer to be placed, latest figures show

Community Care

However, more positively, the number of children with harder-to-place characteristics – those aged five or over, disabled children, those from an ethnic minority and sibling groups – increased in the first half of 2021-22, compared with 2020-21.

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Equitable Education

The Critical Blog

This book is the culmination of my work in addressing equity and diversity issues over 35 years of working in education in a variety of extremely rewarding roles. You will be supported in this endeavour by being able to access a number of key strategies and resources that will support you to close these particular equity and diversity gaps.

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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. Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs.