The National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) recently began a pilot program to certify lawyers as specialists in child welfare law. While certification of lawyers exists in other areas of the law, this is the first program to certify lawyers in child welfare law and the first...
Child Welfare Social Worker- This profession allows candidates to be in charge of protecting children that are vulnerable within a family setting. They will have to assist guardians by connecting them to housing opportunities, child care, and even other child welfare systems. Sometimes, this professi...
Certification.Most states require Child Care workers to be certified. Child Development Associate (CDA) and Child Care Professional (CCP) are among the most popular certification programs recognized by schools and day care centers. Friendly.Parents will only entrust their children to someone who can ...
Child Welfare Specialist: $36,080 Child Life Specialist: $43,059 What can you do with a degree in child development? Several of the programs we’ve included here—especially those that lead to an Early Childhood Education degree—are intended for classroom teachers working in pre-kindergarten th...
Welfare programs such as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) provide funds for states to implement childcare services for parents—usually mothers—who receive welfare grants. The Family Support Act of 1988 (FSA), Pub. L. 100–485, 102 Stat. 2343, created the federal Jobs ...
Like many other child welfare organizations, the turnover rate is high due to stress and burnout. Depending on the division and supervisor, the caseload may be higher and your supervisor may not be as helpful.To do this job for a long time, you must be a good fit. Organization and time...
Safety Regulations:Familiarity with safety regulations and childproofing guidelines is paramount in preventing accidents and creating a secure environment. Your adherence to safety protocols instills confidence in parents and demonstrates your commitment to their child’s welfare. ...
Ms. Vossen joined Summit in May of 2024 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her MSW with a concentration in Child Welfare from Syracuse University and also holds a Master of Sport Psychology from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. ...
The parents’ ability to co-parent and make joint decisions about the child’s welfare Each parent’s willingness to encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent The child’s preferences, if the child is at least 12 years old or otherwise deemed mature enough to make an ...
Murphy, K., Moore, K., Redd, Z., & Malm, K. (2017). Trauma-informed child welfare systems and children’s well-being: A longitudinal evaluation of KVC’s bridging the way home initiative.Children and Youth Services Review, 75, 23–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.02.00...