Stephenson & Fleming

09/02/2026

Court partners - please see this information regarding a free virtual training NC DSS is offering to promote KinFirst courtrooms with CLE credit.

09/02/2026

05/11/2026

Do you know someone who meets these qualifications to supervise a seasoned and fully staffed team of child welfare assessment social workers? Chatham County is hiring for their CPS assessment team supervisor. It's meaningful work in a county with an excellent culture.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Social Work Supervisor to join our Investigation and Assessment team! Come help us shape the future of children services and drive meaningful change in the community...

02/08/2026

Here's an interesting article on closed adoption from the perspective the the adoptee.

“I carry what’s known as pre‑verbal trauma, a wound that settled into my body and nervous system.”

02/02/2026

Another great article by NC Health News that illustrates what people working with families have been noticing anecdotally for the last few years. This is so important for us to understand in context and THC use is more normalized.

When the high ends in the hospital

Doctors warn of risks of cannabis use to young people as patients suffering from psychosis and ‘scromiting’ surge in North Carolina’s emergency rooms.

READ MORE:
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10/22/2025

It's that time of year . . . . Chatham County's Christmas Wishes Program is officially live! Read more to learn how you can support the Christmas wishes of children in Chatham County. Please also share information about the program with your friends, family & coworkers, and help expand the support network even further.

Last year, because of your generous support and helping to spread the word, the Chatham County Department of Social Services Christmas Wishes Program was able to assist over 475 children in the Chatham County community during the holiday season. The growth of Christmas Wishes has enabled us to impac...

09/01/2025

These are oldies, but they still have applicability for social workers thinking about going to court and testifying for the first time.

Child welfare social workers – are you prepared to testify in court? The resources below are valuable tools developed by UNC's Family and Children's Resource Program which is housed in the UNC School of Social Work. Getting Ready for Court is a Webinar that provides basic information on preparing ...

09/01/2025

This series by Jackson County highlights how not having enough attorneys to represent parents can have a real impact on the lives of children in foster care (4 total - #2- #4 in the comments)

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and nurturing family. When families are in crisis, however, our most important systems are designed to fail them. T...

07/16/2025

This article is important for so many reasons, starting with getting the word out that shaking a baby is dangerous.

Defense lawyers have called shaken baby syndrome, or abusive head trauma, junk science. But doctors say shaking a baby is dangerous.

01/08/2025

https://www.childandfamilylawyers.com/blog/teaming-with-teens-series/