How to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker
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Have you considered becoming a Child Welfare Social Worker with Child Protective Services? Are you already in the field but have yet to be exposed to all the pros and cons?
How to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker was written with both the novice and seasoned social worker in mind. On the p
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How to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker - Michaella Conteh
HOW TO SURVIVE AS A
Child Welfare Social Worker
MICHAELLA CONTEH
How to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker
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Michaella Conteh
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to my Social Worker colleagues and friends who are working tirelessly in the field to ensure the children are safe and that the families receive the best support while working alongside the Child Welfare System.
This book is also dedicated to those aspiring to become a Social Worker in the Child Welfare field.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Child Welfare?
Family Reunification
Family Maintenance
Permanent Planning
Legal Guardianship
Adoption
Non-Minor Dependent
Chapter 2: Types of Jobs as a Child Welfare Social Worker
Child Abuse and Neglect Call Center
Emergency Response
Dependency Investigation / Court Unit
Family Reunification, Family Maintenance, or Permanency Planning/Continuing Unit
Adoption Department
Placement Department
Resource Family Approval Unit
Chapter 3: Organization
Chapter 4: Resources in Child Welfare
Chapter 5: 10 Tips to Survive as a Child Welfare Social Worker
In Closing…
Child Welfare Social Worker Chart
About the Author
Introduction
Child Welfare Social Worker is a title typically applied to Child Protective Services (CPS) professionals. A Child Welfare Social Worker protects children from abuse and neglect or removes children from high-risk homes where they have experienced severe neglect or physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. To be very clear: Child Welfare Social Workers do not remove children because they are poor
or do not have housing.
As a Child Welfare Social Worker, there have been instances where the families are homeless, going from one hotel to another, and so on. Homelessness is not a reason to remove children. Conversely, if there are concerns about drug use around the children or children being left alone for days without adult supervision, CPS will protect the children. That is especially notable because I have often encountered people who have asked, Why can’t CPS give that money to the parents who are poor rather than give it to foster parents?
As a Child Welfare Social Worker, you will be tasked with constantly assisting children and their families by:
Resolving conflicts.
Conducting ongoing assessments.
Working with various service providers within the community.
Working with the whole family unit.
Providing the best resources for the children, youth, and families.
My reason for writing this book is that I have observed how many Social Workers who start working for CPS are not provided with a guide detailing what to expect as a Child Welfare Social Worker. Yes, you learn about
social work when you attend undergrad or grad school. However, the reality of the work is often hidden and not discussed.
I desire to provide Social Workers who are considering entering the Child Welfare field