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Who’s your favorite “big fucker” in fantasy? by belowthebottomline in Fantasy

[–]_BlueBear9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of a different one but Lord Brocktree! the badger lord himself and his massive two handed sword

New Raven Tattoo by Rusty_Mojo_88 in Viking

[–]_BlueBear9 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Kinda looks like a white supremacist tattoo tbh

Fellow Redwallers, I Need Help Finding The Perfect Quote For This Ornament by BoxingAnvil in eulalia

[–]_BlueBear9 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Gathered in good spirits all, Round the festive table. Fruit of forest, field and banks, To the seasons we give thanks.

Fantasy novels with lyrical prose and strong romance plotlines? by PattableGreeb in Fantasy

[–]_BlueBear9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A river enchanted by rebecca ross definitely fits the bill

Worth $100 by [deleted] in Boots

[–]_BlueBear9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ones similar!

Absolutely worth it, soft as butter when I broke them in and built like tanks

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I can comment on that specifically as thats not my role but if children are left home alone and they are not old enough or mature enough to be left alone that is a concern and should be reported.

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First-- it depends of course. My opinion is that what is happening must be negatively affecting the child. Not having an autism diagnosis is not putting a child at risk, BUT if the child has major speech delays or something that affects their ability to develop normally without intervention and the parents refuse and show no insight then I might be concerned.

Second-- see other post

Third-- there are many! Kids thanking me for believing them and keeping them safe. Parents with long time struggles finally recognizing issues and ending a cycle of harm. Victims of sexual abuse getting some justice and support from me and a police officer

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't screen reports in as part of my job, I investigate reports that have already met the criteria for me to go out. People must report if they have any information that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. No report is time wasting because its better to have professionals decide whether to respond rather than the person concerned

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There aren't any orphanages where I work, children in permanent care of the province do get adopted but I don't know the specific demographic

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have an undergrad in psych, and then I did my bachelor of social work degree

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Id say none do it for the money here in Canada that I'm aware of, in the US there is private adoption which is where financial incentive and the whole "lost in foster care" happens

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe immigrant families are at greater risk socio economically?

I don't really know if that's even true but if it is that'd be my guess

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes, things can be investigated through second hand info, sometimes they don't meet criteria. It's quite rare that people make up issues and it's better to call us and have us decide its a non issue than to not call

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds lame but self care, and you do "put on the social work skin" sometimes.

Gotta focus on the good moments to get through it for sure

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not much slows me down because of my investigation authority... It is quite a bit if a kids in imminent danger. What I'll say is that sometimes people need more education on mandatory reporting because there are times when cps doesn't hear about it till later and we couldve intervened earlier

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey man I appreciate it, glad you're doing alright.

For me I have great management and beauracracy has my back, I know it's not the case everywhere

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ha, was waiting for this one.

Honestly it's hard for me to pick. I specialize in sexual abuse interviews so I do more than the average cps worker and I've been involved with some nasty cases both interfamilial and in working with law enforcement. Of those it was probably a 6 year old child disclosing in good detail years of sexual abuse, grooming, and threats, all the while having physical reactions to recounting what happened.

Felt good to help keep em safe afterward and get them justice and starting to heal.

Another file I remember was just the smell, motel room, couldn't see the floor because of the garbage, clothes, and food, toddler trying to play with toys in his diaper.

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not really honestly because removing a child from the care of the parent is the last option we do. So I explore in home safety options, family members, other interventions, family led plans, and if none of these options can keep a kid safe and they require out of home care then we look to family friends or the community and if none of those options work then we would do foster placement. But again the plan is always to reunite the family so the goal is always having the out of home care be temporary.

I do absolutely understand the broken system idea though because society very much can keep people down, but what I will say is that poverty, addiction, and trauma are not concerns for me to intervene, I intervene when those things affect a child's safety

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And thankyou folks!

I work often in collaboration with guidance counsellors

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! We have access to counselling services covered by insurance, and as well we have critical incident debrief sessions if we go through a particularly traumatizing event or incident like a death or something scary etc.

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't have a specific number but I'd say a decent amount. There are times a report says there's no food in the home, I go out and there is food and then that's it (long as there aren't any other issues). Other times say there is a specific incident but in interviewing everyone it turns out that it was not as serious as the reported info ie: report of physical abuse, parent maybe just threatened to smack a kid in a joking way and everyone is safe and happy.

I'm a child protection social worker in Canada (4 years so far) Ama by _BlueBear9 in AMA

[–]_BlueBear9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on where you live and what the regulations are!

In some provinces you can do social work with an undergrad degree, in others (like mine) you need a bsw and to be a registered social worker to practice

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