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Here’s the lowdown on the social work salary in Singapore

Save the Social Worker

Well, social workers still need to pay the bills though. Even though the sector governor, the National Council of Social Services has tried to introduce pay guidelines , they are guidelines. AMKFSC AMKFSC remains one of the biggest, and most reputable social service agencies in Singapore.

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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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“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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In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

More than half the time the child who disclosed the abuse was not even interviewed by those charged with investigating the allegation. FAMILY FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE HOMES Arabella McCormack and her sisters were taken from their mother because they witnessed domestic violence. They were placed with foster parents who adopted them.

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

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The timing can leave parents reeling and unable to contact government offices with questions or objections: If ACS conducts a removal on a Friday night, for example, a judge will not review it until Monday. That’s the choice facing many parents I’ve worked with as a social worker, and the answer is always the same. . ●