61: Understanding pre-birth assessments

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Mar 28, 202419:38Government & Organizations

Pre-birth assessments help social work professionals to identify strengths, needs, risks and protective factors in the lives of expectant families. They play an important role in safeguarding babies; effective pre-birth...

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