Despite uncertainty, social workers must decide whether a child is safe, whether a child should be removed from his or her home, whether to provide additional supports to a family, and how to engage with a family to facilitate positive change for a child. ... The impact of child maltreatment is far greater than its immediate, visible effects. Abuse and neglect are associated with short and long-term consequences that may include brain damage, developmental delays and learning disorders, problems forming relationships, aggressive behavior, and depression. ... Child and family support services s...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate