By April Ferguson, LCSW-C Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Child care has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the child care workforce because the costs of...
Child Welfare
Recent Child Care Updates
Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Childcare has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the childcare workforce because the costs of care are rising. Without affordable child care, some parents leave the workforce, and some spend more than 7% of their income on care while paying for other necessities. Childcare is plagued with long waitlists, low compensation for workers and some rural communities have few options to access care.
Strengthening the Adoptive Parent-Child Bond with Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Personal and Professional Perspective
By Dr. Kris Nugent, Ph.D. LCSW Missouri Baptist University Associate Professor Introduction Adoption is often portrayed as a journey of connection, healing, and new beginnings. However, the complexities inherent in adoptive families are profound, affecting both...
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and...
NASW Partners with Sesame Workshop for a Discussion on Parental Addiction
By April Ferguson, LCSW-C, NASW Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. SW is a nonprofit impact organization...
Child Welfare Updates: New Rule Regarding Kinship Placements
Rule allows for Title IV-E agencies to utilize separate licensing requirements for kinship homes and distribute payments to kinship providers