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Are Attendance Gains Sustained? A follow - up on the educational and child welfare outcomes of students with child welfare involvement for educational neglect Minn - LInK Issue Brief No. 8
(Center for Advanced Studies on Child Welfare (CASCW), School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 2009) Larson, Anita; Zuel, Timothy; Swanson, Mira
This study reexamines the school attendance and child welfare involvement of a group of students for whom a report of educational neglect was received by child welfare during the 2000-2001 school year in Minnesota. The majority of these students experienced a marked improvement in their school attendance in the year following their involvement with child welfare in 2002.
Are Attendance Gains Sustained? A Follow-up on the Educational and Child Welfare Outcomes of Students with Child Welfare Involvement for Educational Neglect (ML #8)
(Center for Advanced Studies on Child Welfare (CASCW), School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 2009) Larson, Anita; Zuel, Timothy; Swanson, Mira
This study reexamines the school attendance and child welfare involvement of a group of students for whom a report of educational neglect was received by child welfare during the 2000-2001 school year in Minnesota. The majority of these students experienced a marked improvement in their school attendance in the year following their involvement with child welfare in 2002.
Assuring the Well-Being School-Aged Children in Foster Care (PN #08)
(2000)
A growing body of research is demonstrating that a large portion of children in foster care suffers significant emotional and behavioral disturbances. Further, a high percentage of maltreated children experience difficulties associated with school-based problems. Given the clear indication that school-aged children may enter foster care with significant risks to their normative functioning in both psycho-social and educational experiences, how competently is the child welfare system responding to these risks?
Attending to Well-Being in Child Welfare (CW360°)
(Center for Advanced Studies on Child Welfare (CASCW), School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 2014)
This issue of CW360° is dedicated to exploring holistic views of well-being with a strong emphasis on addressing unresolved trauma as a key to better outcomes for children, youth, and families. Throughout this publication you will find research, policy, and practice strategies that reflect the emerging aspects of this work today. Articles include a summary of well-being frameworks, research, and definitions found in both research and practice as well as an overview of current federal initiatives and grants to address well-being among children in the child welfare system; practice models to address child and family well-being; examples of collaboration and cross-system partnerships; and perspectives from the field.
Barriers to Traumatic Stress Screening in Child Welfare Settings (PN #28)
(Center for Advanced Studies on Child Welfare (CASCW), School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, 2017) Tseng, A; Barry, K; Bray, C; LaLiBerte, T
Many children entering the child welfare system have been exposed to traumatizing events or situations that can have profound adverse effects, including unstable behaviors, cognitive difficulties, problematic relationships, and mental health issues. Unfortunately, multiple factors hinder efforts to screen for traumatic stress in child welfare. It is paramount to identify these children so that they can receive appropriate interventions and services in a timely manner.
CASCW Core Series Episode 0: Introduction to the CASCW Core Series
(2021-01-13) Cooper, Denise McKizzie
Introducing a series of Child Welfare related podcasts featuring a variety of topics, people and perspectives. The series will share the latest research and practice skills related to chemical and mental health, disabilities, theoretical underpinnings in child welfare and more.
CASCW Core Series Episode 10 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 0: Introduction to Neoliberalism and Child Welfare
(2021-03-30) LaLiberte, Traci; Toft, Jessica
Dr. Traci LaLiberte speaks with Dr. Jessica Toft to introduce a three part series on Neoliberalism. Dr. Toft provides an in-depth introduction to Neoliberalism, Social Work and Child Welfare Work. The series will feature research and interviews describing how it relates to Social Work. Additional Resources: https://www.aliainnovations.org/
CASCW Core Series Episode 11 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 1: What is Neoliberalism and Why Does it Matter for Social Work?
(2021-04-06) Toft, Jessica; Soffer-Elnekave, Ruti
Dr. Toft and PhD candidate, Ruti Soffer-Elnekave dive into what neoliberalism actually is and why it matters in social work practice. They discuss transactional interaction and exchange, social contracts and social provisioning, marketization and the important connection to social service providers and non-profit work. The hosts also discuss the complexities of the social work profession as it relates to client engagement, risk assessment, and prevention.
CASCW Core Series Episode 12 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 2: Research on Neoliberalism and the Impact on Child Welfare Services
(2021-04-14) Toft, Jessica; Soffer-Elnekave, Ruti
Dr. Jessica Toft and PhD candidate Ruti Soffer-Elnekave take a look at what early research tells us about how neoliberalism affects child welfare services. For example, limits on worker protections such as unions, healthcare accessibility, and government regulations on TANF for families.
CASCW Core Series Episode 13 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 3: Interviews with Mimi Abamovitz and Jennifer Zelnick
(2021-04-22) Toft, Jessica; Abramovitz, Mimi; Zelnick, Jennifer
In this episode Professor Jessica Toft interviews Mimi Abramovitz and Jennifer Zelnick to discuss their New York City study about managerialism impact on social service providers.
CASCW Core Series Episode 14 / Theoretical Underpinnings in Child Welfare Podcast Series Episode 4: Survey Findings of licensed Social Workers in Minnesota
(2022-03-04) Toft, Jessica; Soffer-Elnekave, Ruti
Dr. Jessica Toft and PhD candidate Ruti Soffer-Elnekave discuss survey findings from a scoping review they conducted in which they summarized the literature that discussed what neoliberalism actually is and how it interfaces with social work, specifically working conditions. The hosts examine the impact on child welfare social workers in Minnesota.
CASCW Core Series Episode 15: Chemical and Mental Health: Importance of a Person-Centered Philosophy
(2021-05-12) Nulicek, Katherine; Carlson, Steve
In this episode Katherine Nulicek, MSW interviews Steve Carlson, PsyD from the Center for Practice Transformation to discuss the importance of putting a person-centered philosophy into practice when working with individuals with substance abuse disorders and mental health and the implications it can have on child welfare professionals and decision making. Additional Resource: https://practicetransformation.umn.edu/clinical-tools/how-person-centered-is-my-practice/
CASCW Core Series Episode 16: Chemical and Mental Health: Harm Reduction and Person-Centered Strategies
(2021-05-19) Nulicek, Katherine; Brandt, Paula
In this episode Katherine Nulicek, MSW interviews Paula Brandt of Minnesota Alternatives. Paula describes the benefits of using harm reduction and person-centered strategies to help child welfare workers and practitioners understand individuals in recovery. Additional Resource: http://mnalternatives.com
CASCW Core Series Episode 1: Be@School Part 1: Inequitable School Absenteeism
(2021-01-20) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; West, Isis; McNeely, Clea
This episode from our Be@School Webinar series explores Pre COVID absentee policies and how they disproportionately penalize students of color and strategies for reform. Resources: Hennepin County Be@School Program (https://www.hennepinattorney.org/prevention/students-youth/be-at-school), Policy Brief on racial disparities in truancy program (https://publichealth.utk.edu/2019/02/12/policy-brief-on-racial-disparities-in-truancy-program/). Additional: www.northpointhealth.org/be-at-school, centromn.org/be-at-school
CASCW Core Series Episode 2: Be@School Part 2: Students with Disabilities
(2021-01-26) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; Tubbs Booth, Laura; Meske, Elizabeth M.
In this episode from the be@school webinar series, we take a closer look at special education for students with disabilities during Covid-19. The episode will include a brief overview of the legal framework schools operate within and real-world examples of how schools and service providers are "getting it right" in spite of the challenges schools are facing. Resources: https://ratwiklaw.com, https://sswce.umn.edu/directory/first-instructor/, https://www.richfieldschools.org/depts-progs/student-support
CASCW Core Series Episode 3: Be@School Part 3: Education Supports for County Involved Youth
(2021-02-03) Barry, Korina; Whittier, Lori; Ricker, Mary Cathryn; Penke, Lynne
In our final episode of the be@school Webinar series we take a closer look at several initiatives and partnerships that Hennepin County launched in order to strengthen and leverage relationships to reduce disparities in education for youth involved in county services. Resources: https://barrcenter.org
CASCW Core Series Episode 4: Disability and Child Welfare Part 1: Parent-Centered Planning for Parents with Disabilities
(2021-02-09) Lightfoot, Liz; DeZelar, Sharyn
In this episode Dr. Liz Lightfoot, Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work, interviews Dr. Sharyn DeZelar about the parent-centered planning model and its benefit to parents with disabilities involved in child welfare. Resources: https://acl.gov/about-acl/about-national-institute-disability-independent-living-and-rehabilitation-research, https://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/parent-centered-planning-for-parents-with-disabilities-pn36/
CASCW Core Series Episode 5: Disability and Child Welfare Part 2: LEND Interview with DJ Strons
(2021-02-15) Tessmer, Jenny; Strons, DerJuan (DJ)
In this episode Jenny Tessmer, a Minnesota LEND Fellow (Minnesota Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), interviews former LEND Fellow DerJuan Strons (DJ) about the intersectionality of disabilities, social work and child welfare. Listen as they take a deep dive into how disabilities can impact parenting. DJ speaks on how his education in neurological disabilities has guided him in his work as a child protection worker. He also describes how Hennepin County aims to support families by providing resources, family-centered care and support with the goal of reunification. Resources: https://lend.umn.edu/, https://www.pacer.org
CASCW Core Series Episode 6: Disability and Child Welfare Part 3: LEND Interview with Gail Meyer
(2021-03-09) Tessmer, Jenny; Meyer, Gail
In this episode LEND Fellow Jenny Tessmer interviews long time foster parent Gail Meyer. Gail speaks about the joys and challenges of being a foster parent for over 20 years. She also talks about the necessity of supports and programming needed in order to support foster children with diagnosed and undiagnosed disabilities. Resources: https://lend.umn.edu/, https://www.mnadopt.org/fostering-network/general-fc-information/, https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/services/foster-care/resources/
CASCW Core Series Episode 7: Disability and Child Welfare Part 4: LEND Interview with Heather Van Brunt and Alyssa Mason
(2021-09-30) Ward, Erin; Van Brunt, Heather; Mason, Alyssa
In this episode, Erin Ward, from the University of Minnesota LEND Program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), interviews Heather Van Brunt, Program Manager at MN Adopt. MN Adopt is an organization in Minnesota that provides support and resources to foster and adoptive families. Erin also interviews Alyssa Mason, a pediatric occupational therapist working in a school district. Alyssa is a second year LEND fellow. Both guests share information and insight for foster and adoptive families in the midst of navigating parenting resources, specifically for children who have experienced trauma. Resources: https://www.mnadopt.org/, https://lend.umn.edu/, https://www.proofalliance.org/, https://adoption.umn.edu/, https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html, https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/seniors-disabilities-supports, https://www.pacer.org/, https://adoptionsupport.org/