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Child protection social workers
Baby Peter’s killers were sentenced a year ago. The howls of criticism can still be heard. So who would be a child protection social worker now? Answer – thousands, all over Britain. They gamely carry on facing the daily dilemma of whether or not to trust the parents in dysfunctional families. Or should they take the other risk of removing the child and hope that as the legal process grinds through, care will be available and provide more secure support for them.
It’s a difficult challenge, and one few of us might face in a lifetime. Yet the referral and assessment team in Coventry gets around 40 calls every day about children reported to be at risk. Each one needs to be explored and evaluated, and a decision taken about whether to intervene. Strangely, many of the calls prove to be malicious hoaxes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Social Work Education
A number of federal grants are available for undergraduate students pursuing a social work online degree or a social work education on-campus program.
There are a number of federal financial aid programs available through the U.S. Department of Education, including federal student loans, federal grants, and federal work study programs.
This article reviews some of the grant options available for social work education students, and details how to apply for federal grant money.
How to Apply for Social Work Education & Social Work Online Degree Grants Read the rest of this entry »
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Become a Social Worker
Social workers are vital members of the health care team who help patients and families adjust to the changes presented by chronic illness, injury and aging.
They assist patients, families and caregivers with short term and long term planning. They can also provide counseling services to assist with such issues as loss and grief or coping with lifestyle changes and other issues involving health status. Read the rest of this entry »
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