Social Workers
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Are You a Social Worker or Do You Know One Personally
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on November 8, 2008
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OK moms, I know I have asked you a lot of things, but this one is for my brother. He is in his third year at CSU and is kinda lost first he wanted to go for water engi...
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- I'm not, but I bet if he called Larimer County, someone there would be more than willing to talk to him about what they do. I worked in a county office, and it's our ...
- I totally disagree with the advice that you need your Master's degree to go anywhere in this field. I received my BSW four years ago and love the work I do. I've fou...
- I am not a socail worker, but I did major in it at CSU also. I am not persuing as a career because it really wasn't a good fit for me personally. But I did want to say...
What Degree Would You Need For...
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 13, 2007
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What kind of degree/classes/schooling would someone need to become a social worker? And how long would it take to earn that? What about an accountant? I'm curious as t...
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- As Susan said, your best bet would be to talk to a counselor at a community college. However, like just about any job, what degree you need depends on how far you wan...
- Hi S., I'm sending Kudo's your way for furthering your education! I think that's awesome. An education is something that no one can ever take away from you. I w...
- Hi S.. I work at a mental health facility and we have many social workers employed here. I'd recommend going to our website and looking at the quatifications needed ...
Having a Hard Time Finding a Job
Asked by J.F. from Albany
on June 23, 2007
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I've been under-employed for about a year and am now unemployed. I'm a social worker and have some retail experience. I can't seem to find anything that doesn't requir...
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- You can make some good money in direct sales, Avon,lia/sophia,pampered chef,tastefully simple.....things like that. Avon is great because there are no "shows" and your...
- where do you live. If you are a social worker living near the Albany area i know of an agency that will be looking for people soon. They might be willing to hire you...
- J., i work from home and have 2 small boys I have helped several moms in the area join our group and replace their income stream. Feel free to send me an email and we...
Seeking Moms Who Have Adopted Infants
Asked by A.C. from New London
on March 28, 2008
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My husband and I are just begining the adoption process -- our first formal meeting with the social worker doing our home study is next week. I'm just looking to conn...
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- Blessings of love, luck and happiness with the adoption process!!
- We adopted a 6 mo. old healthy and happy boy who is now 2 yrs. young. It's a wonderful experience and I am happy for you. There are so many children in need of familie...
- A., We have two adopted sons from South Korea. Our first son came home to us at 4months and our second at 15months. Please feel free to email me at ____@____.co...
Child Protective Services!
Asked by C.B. from Cleveland
on March 10, 2008
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I would like to know if anyone has had a false call to CPS, what happened? What actions did you take? What do we need to do? I already talked to the social worker and ...
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- I have had the school call on me. The social worker will come to the house and talk with you, your husband and each of your kids. If she feels that she does not have ...
- I use to work with a social service agency, and I imagine that this is stressful for you. Like the others said, they have to check out every call, so just hang tight. ...
- Hello, I am a mother of a 13 month year old as well as a Social Worker for a Child Welfare Agency. I cna not begin to tell you how many times people call in referr...
Seeking Referral of Child Counsellor or Psychologist for Grieving in Northern CT
Asked by K.G. from Hartford
on March 4, 2008
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Hi, My 9-year old son lost his Gram three months ago (my Mom). He is really having a very difficult time, yet won't open up to me. I was told by his school social wor...
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- K., Ct Children's medical center has some great counselors. They are located in Hartford, but may have satellite offices. You may want to check with your insurance ...
- There is Child and Family services in Springfield or West Springfield and the MSPCC does out reach hovever it will also depend on how far out you are???? The waiting l...
- If you're willing to try something a little less formal, there is an organization in Windsor, CT called Mary's Place, which provides help for grieving children and fam...
Authorities Will Be Contacted. Please Help!
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on July 11, 2008
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A Kaiser social worker just called me and said that my daughter's doctor is concerned that my daughter hasn't had any immunizations. I need to make an appointment and...
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- Why not vaccinate? Why not think about the other kids who may contract something from your daughter, because she didn't get her shots? Families who do vaccinate woul...
- how is it legal for them to make you vaccinate? i know so many people who make the educated choice not to vaccinate. how can they make you?
- D. , in California we are protected with the right to refuse medical treatment of any sort with any one of three exemptions. They are religious , philosophical , or ...
Questions About Death and Dying.
Asked by S.G. from Boston
on October 27, 2009
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Hi Moms
I am wondering if any of your kids are asking you about dying. My five year old daughter talks about dying at least once a week. She does not seem to be a...
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- Hi S., While all children are curious about death, (just as they are curious about where they came from) obviously your daughter is more aware because of your work ...
- My son who is almost 4 asks a lot of questions about death too, and he's never known anyone (or any animal) who has died. It's hard to know what to say because he's ve...
- My now ten year old used to ask random questions regarding death and dying at that age and even now comes out with questions about missing us when we die.The comments ...
My Baby Is Born with down Syndrome
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on November 24, 2008
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Our boundle of joy had come, we are so happy to have our first baby, but we never expected to have Down Syndrome. Now, we need to prepare to a whole different future f...
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- Just to respond to a previous post, no, not everyone gets their fetus tested to see if it has downs. I have never done any testing other than a sonogram. Even if she ...
- The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas was a life saver for me 21 years ago. I was the mother of 3 older children and not real happy to be 40 years old and the mother of a...
- I have two things - #1 http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html #2 find an online support board specific to DS... there are several networks. *hugs* S.
Know Anybody Who Works for an Adoption Agency????
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on March 12, 2009
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Since our boys are 2 and 4 now I am starting to think more about taking some classes to get a degree . I have interests in MANY areas but recently narrowed it down to...
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- I would either google 'how to become an adoption social worker' or better yet, call your local adoption agency and ask them exactly what you would need to get hired th...
- i don't know anyone that works for an agency, but i want to comend you for working at a rescue mission, i worked at the ogden rescue mission in utah for many years as ...
- Hi L. - we used Miriam's Promise in Nashville, Tennessee and our Social Worker was Allison Balthrup. Their number is ###-###-####. She is great and good luck to you....
