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Internal examination of policies, practices, and procedures should be mandatory regarding equity work for all organizations. 

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Internal examination of policies, practices, and procedures should be mandatory regarding equity work for all organizations. 

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yes

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We have to move from mandated reporting to mandated supporting. The way one family is set up may look different than your own. Acknowledge this and be curious to know the family's story.

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We need to truly examine and question every single thing about the system so far. It's not enough to just "examine things" once. It's an ongoing journey and a constant effort.

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We need to declare these systemic disparities a public health emergency!

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We need to declare these systemic disparities a public health emergency!

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yes

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Take time to be present and learn from clients. Be curious about their culture. Ask them what they need help with.

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The system needs to change beginning in the classroom.

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The system needs to change beginning in the classroom.

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Time to re-examine MEPA and talk to those who have been directly impacted by this law that was built to "protect" others.  #WeAreSuing

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Time to re-examine MEPA and talk to those who have been directly impacted by this law that was built to "protect" others.  #WeAreSuing

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Omg…so many!! When MJ and Mrs. Nina start talking. I totally agree with their statements. 

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Omg…so many!! When MJ and Mrs. Nina start talking. I totally agree with their statements. 

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We (as professional social workers) need to consider how to help families instead of jumping to reporting.

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That mandated reporting needs to make a shift to mandated SUPPORTING when it can be. 

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That mandated reporting needs to make a shift to mandated SUPPORTING when it can be. 

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Children cannot be considered alone.  They MUST be considered as part of their family unit.

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Children cannot be considered alone.  They MUST be considered as part of their family unit.

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I am in awe of the presenters and their knowledge, power and strength.

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I am in awe of the presenters and their knowledge, power and strength.

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I continue to be amazed by the information that has been delivered during these conferences.  I have had to reflect on my own behaviors that can be changed

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I continue to be amazed by the information that has been delivered during these conferences.  I have had to reflect on my own behaviors that can be changed

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the child welfare system isn't broken - it never worked. 

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the child welfare system isn't broken - it never worked. 

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I think there should be an external examination also to be truly objective

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We need to be a part of the community before we can take any other steps.

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We need to be a part of the community before we can take any other steps.

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Being present and learning.  We need more representation.

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Being present and learning.  We need more representation.

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The support that needs to be provided to the families, rather than removal of the child(ren)

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The support that needs to be provided to the families, rather than removal of the child(ren)

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it is important to understand that what we think is best for families may not work for them - they should be included in the planning - what supports do they have?  what supports do they want help finding?
- just because a resource has worked for other families does not mean it is a good fit for all families.

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We need more representation of black and brown individuals in these decision making positions. To do that, we need the support to get us there, because our society isn’t ready for us to be there.

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One of the things that really stuck out was the comment made about the system providing childcare for parents who cannot afford or don't have access to it instead of taking the kids away and paying a foster family. I have had this similar thought on homeless kids in the system. Why pay for fostercare when we could just provide housing assistance.

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One of the things that really stuck out was the comment made about the system providing childcare for parents who cannot afford or don't have access to it instead of taking the kids away and paying a foster family. I have had this similar thought on homeless kids in the system. Why pay for fostercare when we could just provide housing assistance.

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Take away: Why are we doubling down on the current system that we know doesn't work. Also: moving to "mandated supporting". Also also: we know $$$ helps- why don't we go with that first?

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Take away: Why are we doubling down on the current system that we know doesn't work. Also: moving to "mandated supporting". Also also: we know $$$ helps- why don't we go with that first?

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I am grateful to view the social welfare system from the outside in, from the perspective of those who have experienced it firsthand, where there was more harm than help.

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I am grateful to view the social welfare system from the outside in, from the perspective of those who have experienced it firsthand, where there was more harm than help.

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With my experience, I have seen many of the same things.  It's important to emphasize that families are the experts on their family and culture.  We also have to remember to not put our values on the families that we work with.  And more support for families prior to the step of removal.

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With my experience, I have seen many of the same things.  It's important to emphasize that families are the experts on their family and culture.  We also have to remember to not put our values on the families that we work with.  And more support for families prior to the step of removal.

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Reflective practice....ask lots of questions to listen and learn.  Address why we land on our thoughts and beliefs...and then ask more questions.  Trust that people know themselves and their needs and we are there to SUPPORT, not push and judge.

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Reflective practice....ask lots of questions to listen and learn.  Address why we land on our thoughts and beliefs...and then ask more questions.  Trust that people know themselves and their needs and we are there to SUPPORT, not push and judge.

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I definitely learn a lot about different perspectives when I join these meetings. 

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I definitely learn a lot about different perspectives when I join these meetings. 

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We need to share this information, knowledge and wisdom with all the communities and people in our state!

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We need to share this information, knowledge and wisdom with all the communities and people in our state!

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Ask those who have been working in social welfare for multiple decades - "what have you done to dismantle racism in the work being done?"

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Ask those who have been working in social welfare for multiple decades - "what have you done to dismantle racism in the work being done?"

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Period.

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We have ask questions of the families we work with to understand the families we work with.  

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We have ask questions of the families we work with to understand the families we work with.  

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We are writing a pilot to form a Truth and Reconciliation Commission In Kansas! This could be an avenue to gather all our collective efforts into one front!

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We are writing a pilot to form a Truth and Reconciliation Commission In Kansas! This could be an avenue to gather all our collective efforts into one front!

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We need to definitely try to stop just  being reactive and put in services that can help prevent abuse and neglect from actually occurring. 

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We need to definitely try to stop just  being reactive and put in services that can help prevent abuse and neglect from actually occurring. 

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We need to consider how we look at home visits.  Poverty vs. abuse

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Factory Social Workers!!! WOW! This is not the only career that sends out "factory workers". I am a part of the systems creating factory workers, and how do I change the system to push the race conversation. 

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Factory Social Workers!!! WOW! This is not the only career that sends out "factory workers". I am a part of the systems creating factory workers, and how do I change the system to push the race conversation. 

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A collective voice having that conversation would speak louder than a single voice. 

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A collective voice having that conversation would speak louder than a single voice. 

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All organizations should evaluate their practices and policies to ensure they are using inclusive language. Change does not come when an agency silos their practice based on only white perspectives. 

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All organizations should evaluate their practices and policies to ensure they are using inclusive language. Change does not come when an agency silos their practice based on only white perspectives. 

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I am appalled by the amount of money that taxpayers pay for the infrastructure of the social welfare system,when they can provide housing or other forms of help for families to stay together.

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I am appalled by the amount of money that taxpayers pay for the infrastructure of the social welfare system,when they can provide housing or other forms of help for families to stay together.

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Often times we tell mandated reporters that if they are unsure if they need to report something, then just report it. I hate this - it hurts families and then frontline workers have to waste their time on silly reports.

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I love how these series do not just talk about the surface level issues but really go deeper and speak the truths. Growth and change will only happen when truth is spoken and people step out of what is "normal" or "comfortable"

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I love how these series do not just talk about the surface level issues but really go deeper and speak the truths. Growth and change will only happen when truth is spoken and people step out of what is "normal" or "comfortable"

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We need to focus more on In-Home Supports rather than Out-of-Home because families will be together no matter what. I work with teens in Foster Care. They ALWAYS find their way back to biological family!

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Factory social worker....guilty!  Fresh out of school, I was ready to save the children.  Oh my...oh my...

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Factory social worker....guilty!  Fresh out of school, I was ready to save the children.  Oh my...oh my...

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I believe this is a start of the transformation of the system.  Conversations and honesty to navigate change.

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I believe this is a start of the transformation of the system.  Conversations and honesty to navigate change.

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Allyship does not mean you are part of a group, and allyship requires sacrifice, powersharing, tangible action, and mainly following those impacted most who need to lead.  A lot of this is stepping back to let families lead their families. 

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Allyship does not mean you are part of a group, and allyship requires sacrifice, powersharing, tangible action, and mainly following those impacted most who need to lead.  A lot of this is stepping back to let families lead their families. 

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No matter how much research I do, trainings I attend, or understanding I am able to come to about racial equity/anti-racism, my perspective will always be white because I am. The systems we work within and the missions that we attempt to uphold are all built around the perspective that already embodies my culture. My takeaway was being reminded to ask "why". Why am I doing this, why is this "the best practice", and what are the beliefs that are pillars of white supremacy that I share? How can I minimize the harm I could cause my non-white families?

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No matter how much research I do, trainings I attend, or understanding I am able to come to about racial equity/anti-racism, my perspective will always be white because I am. The systems we work within and the missions that we attempt to uphold are all built around the perspective that already embodies my culture. My takeaway was being reminded to ask "why". Why am I doing this, why is this "the best practice", and what are the beliefs that are pillars of white supremacy that I share? How can I minimize the harm I could cause my non-white families?

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Helping relationships need to be increasingly transformative not staying stuck in the transactional. This starts with including families in solution planning.

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Stop paying foster parents for the services that the family needed to begin with.

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Psychological Safety is real for people of color and it is a result of the trauma experienced every day in life and the workplace.

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Psychological Safety is real for people of color and it is a result of the trauma experienced every day in life and the workplace.

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Instead of practicing crisis management, connect with families before the damage is done to the children and the family. So many of our systems are not preventive, supportive and empowerment driven. 

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Instead of practicing crisis management, connect with families before the damage is done to the children and the family. So many of our systems are not preventive, supportive and empowerment driven. 

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Only 18% of reports include actual abuse of a child.  

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Only 18% of reports include actual abuse of a child.  

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Be a mandated supporter - not a reporter. These children are everyone's responsibility so stop passing the buck.

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I have heard social workers say time and time again that you do not have to have lived experience to effectively work with clients. I do not agree with this, because I believe that  lived experience = relatability to certain populations of people and the issues they have been forced to face.

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Knowing the language of the family your approaching.  Recognize and respect the cultural dynamics when entering THEIR Home (space) they have to conform to our office protocol/practice - wait in line- sign up or call worker, etc.  Use the families strengths to help overcome their challenge.  Show them your an asset for them - not an enemy.

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Knowing the language of the family your approaching.  Recognize and respect the cultural dynamics when entering THEIR Home (space) they have to conform to our office protocol/practice - wait in line- sign up or call worker, etc.  Use the families strengths to help overcome their challenge.  Show them your an asset for them - not an enemy.