LSIA program that addresses barriers within the legal process that delay permanency. LSI places paralegals in agency offices to complete legal work, identify and resolve legal barriers and to bridge the gap between the legal community and child welfare system. https://swantoolkit.org/toolkit/09-lsi-legal-services
Licensed Social WorkerA worker who has achieved the required educational background and has passed licensure requirements as mandated by the state in which they practice.
LSWA worker who has achieved the required educational background and has passed licensure requirements as mandated by the state in which they practice.
Life BookA pictorial and written representation of a child’s life that helps them understand what has happened to them during their life. Some information to be included would be birth parent information, birth place, siblings, significant others in their life, places they have lived, etc.
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Master of Social WorkThe master of social work (MSW) degree is a professional degree that enables the holder to practice social work independently after completing a specified number of hours of supervised practice, which varies by state, and obtaining certification or licensure, which also varies by state.
