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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption

KVC

Whether that’s a story of a foster care caseworker noticing and meeting a child’s needs, a family reconnecting after difficult times, or a community coming together for a shared cause, life is really all about positive relationships with other people. You can win KVC swag and Amazon gift cards!

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20 Success Stories: Mental Health, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption Support Transform Lives

KVC

These stories came from youth and families we’ve served, foster or adoptive families who support our mission, and KVC team members who provide in-home family therapy and support, mental health treatment, foster care, adoption, inpatient children’s psychiatric treatment or other life-changing services.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. 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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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My current internship has provided me with so many opportunities to meet with community partners, learn how to use anticipatory empathy, and practice motivational interviewing. I am interning as a behavioral health therapist doing individual and group therapy. My focused area of study is Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan.