Friday, August 17, 2018

Social workers say report on brutal workload in child-welfare system rings true in Nova Scotia

The head of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers says a national report is shining a light on the gruelling conditions faced by professionals working in child welfare in this province.

The report released Thursday by the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) reveals that 75 per cent of social workers nationwide describe unmanageable workloads as a critical issue in their practice. In addition, 72 per cent said administrative responsibilities prevented them from spending adequate time with clients.

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