What Do Professionals Need to Know?

Child Welfare

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Victim Resources:

• About Child Protective and Foster Care Services

Adult domestic violence and child abuse/maltreatment often overlap within the same families. As a result, child welfare workers are increasingly confronted with complex cases where both social issues are present.

Overview of the issue

• How are Children Affected by Domestic Violence

Laws, regulations and guidelines

• Intervention Guidelines for Child Welfare Workers

Domestic Violence and Family Engagement

• Domestic Violence and Family Engagement Webcast
  
  

How OPDV Can Help

• Training
• Technical Assistance

Resources

• Articles
• Reports

Contact: cps-cwtraining@opdv.ny.gov