NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Maine's first child welfare ombudsman, Dean Crocker, understood the lessons from the tragic death of Logan Marr, who was taken when her family poverty was confused with "neglect" and killed in foster care. Most of all she is wrong to ignore the enormous harm of needless removal. ? The current ombudsman, Christine Alberi, does not. ?

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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 98

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Fong writes in The Imprint about why the so-called Adoption and Safe Families Act is “A Dangerous Tool in An Arbitrary System.” --And in this essay, she takes on the harm of mandatory reporting laws. And here’s part two , which explains why “permanency” is to child welfare as “creme" is to food: a fake substitute. ● Please, Mommy.

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Child Welfare Foster Care Welfare Adoption 114

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. 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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Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

Social Work Haven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I made it clear that I believed the child was at risk of significant harm and all professionals present agreed with this. 3) Understanding of Equality and Diversity in Social Work Equality means ensuring everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of their abilities, their background or their lifestyle.

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Social Worker Mental Health Self-harm Diversity 97