Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

If a mom isn’t doing well, her kids will fail to thrive — they may do poorly in school and in life. Moreover, maternal mental health disorders can affect the intergenerational transmission of mental health, creating a future cycle of vulnerability and suffering. Where a mom goes, a family goes.

Mental Health 59

Mental Health Healthcare Disorder Domestic Violence 59

Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 19, 2022

Heightened sensitivity to rejection or mental health problems, possibly resulting in dissociation, anger, or anxiety; Low self-esteem – thinking they don’t deserve love, compassion, or validation; Inclination to risky behaviors like substance abuse or unhealthy relationships that may lead to vulnerable or exploitative circumstances; .

Substance Abuse 52

Substance Abuse Child Welfare Self-harm Confidentiality 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Early Inspirations: High School and Beyond From the earliest days of high school, I found myself drawn to social issues and the incredible work done by social workers in our communities. Guest Post by Sally White – Sharing my social work personal statement examples.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Social Worker Mental Health Empathy 52

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. The USC School of Social Work suggests basic guidelines to show youth acceptance and openness.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Self-harm Substance Abuse Adoption 52

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I single these stories out not because they are exceptionally awful - there’s far worse out there - but precisely because they are so typical of the journalism of child welfare. The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.”

Child Welfare 98

Child Welfare Welfare Foster Care Substance Abuse 98

Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 29, 2022

It also focuses on a pattern of behaviors rather than a single event ; while unpleasant, if a child has to skip a meal or wear dirty clothes to school on occasion, those infrequent events don’t rise to the level of a life-altering trauma. Exposing a child to domestic violence or substance abuse, or .

Domestic Violence 98

Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Child Welfare Confidentiality 98

Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 11, 2022

Those with mental health concerns, substance abuse, or disabilities. Juveniles in the child welfare system. They may come from any ethnic, social, or economic background, looking like the average high school kid, a business executive, or a gang member. Runaway or homeless youth. Youths with low self-esteem.

Substance Abuse 95

Substance Abuse Child Welfare Psychology Disability 95

KVC

APRIL 7, 2021

Teens not in school and not working . Young children not in school (ages 3 & 4). High school students not graduating on time. Children in families where the household head lacks a high school diploma . When a child has good health, they are likely to have better outcomes in school and beyond. Health factors .

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Foster Care Schools Substance Abuse 52

Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 11, 2022

Those with mental health concerns, substance abuse, or disabilities. Juveniles in the child welfare system. They may come from any ethnic, social, or economic background, looking like the average high school kid, a business executive, or a gang member. Runaway or homeless youth. Youths with low self-esteem.

Substance Abuse 52

Substance Abuse Child Welfare Psychology Disability 52

Social Workers Speak

APRIL 22, 2022

One transgender man quit his job as a child welfare worker in Texas after having to investigate families of trans kids for child abuse. As a transgender man, he joined the child welfare agency to be the advocate he never had while growing up. They got into this job to investigate serious concerns of child abuse and neglect.

Child Welfare 40

Child Welfare Mental Health Welfare Social Worker 40

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Time for the token quote from a Black person Some reporters at the Globe seem to have a lot of trouble quoting Black people about child welfare. 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.

Child Welfare 119

Child Welfare Welfare Domestic Violence Foster Care 119