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Philadelphia's child welfare system faces critical challenges despite a significant 61% drop in child placements, as city officials emphasize the urgent need for reform.

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Philadelphia DHS reports significant decrease in child removals while addressing systemic challenges
DHS highlights 61% reduction in child placements amid ongoing struggles in child welfare system.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are facing daunting barriers in becoming licensed social workers, sparking urgent calls for reform in Maryland's testing process.

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Advocates urge ASWB to address licensing barriers for deaf social work candidates
Deaf social workers face significant barriers in licensure due to standardized testing requirements.
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February 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Maine's new House Bill 1688 could revolutionize social work supervision, ensuring that emerging professionals receive the guidance they need to provide top-notch care.

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Minnesota Board outlines new supervision plan for licensed social workers
Minnesota enacts requirements for supervision plans for provisional licensed social workers.
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February 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Louisiana's new Senate Bill 153 could revolutionize mental health care by streamlining social worker certification, but will it compromise service quality?

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Louisiana board approves rules for social worker certification and CPST service providers
Board issues guidelines for social worker certification and Medicaid reimbursement requirements.
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April 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Massachusetts is paving the way for states to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, but what are the key requirements?

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Bill Establishes Eligibility Criteria for States Joining Social Work Compact
Section outlines requirements for states to be eligible for social work licensure compact
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September 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Missouri's House Bill 765 is set to revolutionize funeral service education and social work practices, but will it enhance care or stifle new talent?

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Missouri establishes new guidelines for funeral director apprentices and social workers
Missouri outlines requirements for funeral director apprentices and advanced macro social workers.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM