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Latest, Nov 12, 2026: Carolina Family Department Social Workers Absent Again, Protesting Workload and Lack of Resources

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  1. Carolina Family Department Social Workers Absent Again, Protesting Workload and Lack of Resources

    via WAPA TV

    Puerto Rico Family Department staff who investigate child abuse complaints and other family-related incidents were again absent on Thursday, November 12, from the department's Carolina office, NotiCentro learned.

  2. Family Department Social Workers in Carolina Region Say Lack of Resources Hampers Child Welfare Cases

    via WAPA TV

    Puerto Rico Family Department social workers in the Special Investigations Unit of the Carolina regional office were absent on Wednesday, November 11, after four of the unit's ten social workers told WAPA's NotiCentro they continue serving vulnerable…

  3. Carolina Social Workers Demand Resignation of Puerto Rico Families Secretary

    via WAPA TV

    Social workers with the Special Investigations Unit of Puerto Rico's Department of the Family in the Carolina region denounced staffing and resource shortages, deteriorating facilities and vehicles, the absence of housekeeping staff and child care, and what…

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