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Is this family police agency leader really bragging about misleading the public?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Last week, Virginia’s Director of Social Services, Danny Avula, gave a presentation to the state Commission on Youth. The upside of that is that it keeps our overall numbers of kids in formal foster care low,” Avula said. There’s a term for these kinds of placements – “hidden foster care” (of course).

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‘The power of social work has shaped who I am’ – ADCS’s new care experienced president

Community Care

.” A passion for social work His positive experience is one he shares with the social workers he oversees in Derby council as its strategic director of people, a role that encompasses the statutory positions of director of children’s services (DCS) and director of adult social services (DASS).

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In child welfare, where do ethics reviews come from?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

A document from the California Department of Social Services indicates the agency was appropriately appalled by the “ethics review.” An excellent story in The Imprint reveals that, after extensive consultation with an impressive and diverse group of people, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has pulled the plug.

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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. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker? What skills does a social worker need?

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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.