Are child welfare workers expected to be miracle workers?

Protecting vulnerable children from harm is a shared responsibility for everyone in the community, officials stress — but the ...

Child protection workers 'informally' removed SA children against mothers' wishes

Child protection workers acted in error when they "informally" placed three South Australian children in the care of family ...
Phys.org

Early childhood education workers face burnout, health disparities—but a wellness campaign could help

A lot of research has been done on the outcomes of young children who receive care in early education programs across the country. High-quality early childhood education programs positively shape ...
Law

Assistance, Not Substitution: Social Workers and the Attorney for the Child

Social workers support child representation, but lawyers must maintain direct contact to ensure proper advocacy. Over-reliance risks replacing the lawyer’s role, jeopardizing confidentiality and ...
City Limits

Looking After the Welfare of Child Welfare Workers

Across the country an estimated 20 to 40 percent of child welfare caseworkers leave their jobs every year while 90 percent of agencies report difficulty hiring and retaining qualified staff, with ...