Photo courtesy of KGET TV.

When an abused child dies, social workers are sometimes accused of not doing their job. That is why we commend KGET TV Channel 17 in California for its story on the intense process social workers must go through when investigating a child abuse report.

Here’s an excerpt:

“A social worker’s job is no doubt grueling and emotionally taxing as they are responsible for our most vulnerable community members is difficult and dangerous situations every day. On a regular basis social workers must make decisions for others that could mean the difference between life and death.”

For more information on how social workers help children and families go the National Association of Social workers Children and Families Web page or “Help Starts Here” section on Kids and Families.