University of Connecticut

JANUARY 3, 2024

The research presented by the SSW community comprises a variety of topics, including foster care, LGBTQIA+ youth, substance abuse treatment, mindfulness-based intervention, and gender-affirming care, among many others.

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LCSW Psychosocial Foster Care Interventional 60

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

So in 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, when you compare entries into care to impoverished child population, Massachusetts tore apart families at a rate 60% above the national average. The snapshot number – the number of children trapped in foster care on any given day -- is even worse. She said no.

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Foster Care Child Welfare Domestic Violence Welfare 98

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 25, 2022

The company that makes and sells the particular predictive analytics software that, as the column above documents, failed disastrously, also used to be in charge of foster care in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas County, Florida. That failed disastrously, too.

Child Welfare 40

Child Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care Behavior Analysis 40

Stop Abuse Campaign

AUGUST 14, 2022

There are countless ways to try and cure pain; drug abuse — consuming chemicals designed to do so is perhaps the most straightforward. . Ironically, the behavior that Krystal’s mother cited as most intolerable, that she used to justify placing her into foster care, was dabbling with marijuana. . Why do people abuse drugs?

Addiction 98

Addiction Criminal Justice Foster Care Justice and Corrections 98

Stop Abuse Campaign

JUNE 9, 2022

Possible mechanisms for the elevated scores include: The disproportionate involvement of LGBTQI+ kids in foster care , Increased stress in the family relating to the child’s gender, Living in homes with less accepting attitudes, and. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. and “how can we prevent this?”. 800) 422-4453.

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Confidentiality Substance Abuse Mental Health Schools 52

KVC

APRIL 7, 2021

The KIDS COUNT Data Book mentions, “exposure to violence, family stress, inadequate housing, lack of preventive health care, poor nutrition, poverty and substance abuse” as direct factors in undermining a child’s health. When a child has good health, they are likely to have better outcomes in school and beyond.

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Healthcare Foster Care Schools Substance Abuse 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

AUGUST 14, 2022

There are countless ways to try and cure pain; drug abuse — consuming chemicals designed to do so is perhaps the most straightforward. Ironically, the behavior that Krystal’s mother cited as most intolerable, that she used to justify placing her into foster care, was dabbling with marijuana. Why do people abuse drugs?

Addiction 52

Addiction Criminal Justice Foster Care Justice and Corrections 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

That means that if a parent is thinking of asking for help, such as HeadStart child care, emergency housing, domestic violence support, substance abuse counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis therapy funded by the state, they should be prepared to deal with [the city’s family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services]. …

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Child Welfare Domestic Violence Adoption Behavior Analysis 76

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Eleven percent of Black and Hispanic children in Massachusetts will be torn from their parents and consigned to the chaos of Massachusetts foster care. Even In those cases, again, 89% did not involve even an allegation of physical or sexual abuse. Sixty-three percent did not include any allegation of substance abuse.

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Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 116

KVC

JUNE 16, 2022

One report revealed that this support and acceptance is associated with greater self-esteem, social support, general health status, less depression, less substance abuse and less suicidal ideation and behaviors among LGBTQIA+ youth. Acceptance and support by family members or other caregivers has a huge impact on a LGBTQIA+ youth.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Self-harm Substance Abuse Adoption 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

A decision by the California Supreme Court sheds rare light on how family police agencies (a more accurate term than “child welfare” agencies) like the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services behave, and how that behavior hurts children.

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Child Welfare Welfare Family Services Substance Abuse 72