Engagement

Disrupting Stigma: How Understanding, Empathy, and Connection Can Improve Outcomes for Families Affected by Substance Use and Mental Disorders

Posted by Susan Delle Shaffette on May 18, 2022 | Featured

Stigma specifically related to child abuse, neglect, and prenatal substance exposure affects the attitudes of healthcare and treatment professionals; child welfare and court professionals; social service agencies and workers; as well as family, friends, and most notably, the person with … Read More

Tags: ACF, Barriers, Engagement, Mental Health, NADCP, OJJDP, SAMHSA, Substance Abuse

Meaningful Engagement of the Legal and Judicial System for Child Welfare Workers

Posted by Susan Delle Shaffette on February 25, 2021 | Featured

This PowerPoint was developed through the Louisiana Child Welfare Comprehensive Workforce Project at LSU in cooperation with the National Resource Center on Permanency and Family Engagement. Leadership has been provided by Gary Mallon, DSW. This 2012 training has been presented … Read More

Tags: Child Welfare Workers, Engagement, Judicial, Legal, Workforce Development