CO4Kids
JULY 7, 2025
Back to Blogs Parent Partner Blog Project 1.27 Recruits and Supports Foster Families Across Colorado Project 1.27 is a Christian non-profit that started in 2004 to help connect kids in foster care with families through local churches. Over the last 20 years, it has grown into an organization that collaborates with churches across the state to recruit, train and retain foster families.
Social Work Blog
JULY 7, 2025
By Seye Omiyefa, MSW As a clinician, I’ve had the unique opportunity to practice social work across borders, from Nigeria to Wisconsin, while navigating profound human struggles related to addiction, mental health, trauma, structural inequality, and policy constraints. During my clinical placement at the Dane County Jail in Wisconsin, I provided trauma-informed care to individuals battling substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and a range of stressors related to incarceration.
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Michigan Social Work
JUNE 18, 2025
On June 12, 2025, the Regents of the University of Michigan named Professor Connie Sung the inaugural Annmarie Hawkins Research Professor in Disability Justice. This esteemed position is made possible by a generous gift from Neil and Annmarie Hawkins to support research that advances the practice-based understanding of how to effectively support people with disabilities in living, working, and thriving in community settings.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
That’s why the new one won’t fix child welfare either I have an idea for a great TV game show: Name That Lawsuit! Here’s how it works: I post excerpts from lawsuits about Tennessee’s “child welfare” system, contestants guess which is from the lawsuit filed 25 years ago and which is from the lawsuit filed last month. Ready? You’ll find the answers at the end of this post.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement
There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how
Nicole Clark Consulting
JULY 1, 2025
Many social workers—especially those in clinical roles—don’t realize they’re already using systems thinking. This post explores how those skills translate into systems change work like policy, research, evaluation, and strategic planning. The post Ask Nicole: Casework to Systems Change: A Path for Social Workers appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JUNE 26, 2025
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) are delighted to announce the official call for submission of abstracts for the 2026 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development (SWSD 2026) , to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 26 to 29 June 2026.
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 30, 2025
In an interview, the new head of Missouri’s Children’s Division spewed out a gish-gallop of misinformation to try to justify her take-the-child-and-run approach. We set the record straight. In an interview with the Missouri Independent, the new head of the Missouri Children’s Division, one of the two agencies (notwithstanding its denials – see below) that take away children and hold them in foster care, said “she wants to bring the Children’s Division back to basics, which she defines as ensurin
The New Social Worker
JULY 2, 2025
Medical social workers walk alongside people during their most vulnerable moments, offering support, clarity, and compassion. It requires heart, healing, and, without question, a healthy dose of hustle.
Community Care
JULY 3, 2025
The government’s children’s social care reforms in England are “very likely to fail” due to the scale of change involved and the lack of testing. That was the damning verdict from Professor Eileen Munro, the social work academic who l ed the coalition government’s 2010-11 review into child protection and is the co-creator of the much-used Signs of Safety model.
CO4Kids
JULY 1, 2025
Back to Blogs Community Blog Appropriate Supervision for a Child While a Parent or Caregiver Plays Video Games Every week, millions of Americans turn on their electronic devices to play video games as a way to unwind, relax and have fun. In fact, the 2023 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry Report by the Entertainment Software Association, states that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults play video games regularly.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
International Federation of Social Workers
JUNE 26, 2025
The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) are delighted to announce the official […]
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JUNE 29, 2025
There are more than 900 chapters of Court-Appointed Special Advocates. Of that number, one was led by a Black woman with lived experience. Now that number is zero. On May 19, UCLA Blueprint published this story about Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole, director of Los Angeles CASA. On June 18, she was fired. Here’s how that most sacred cow in child welfare, Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), works: Overwhelmingly white middle-class volunteers are given 30 hours of training, maybe 40, much of which
Children’s Defense Fund
JUNE 23, 2025
Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679; Julia Davis, jdavis@childrensdefense.org , Director of Youth Justice and Child Welfare at CDF-New York NEW YORK, NY— Findings from two studies show powerful results from unconditional cash grants pilot program for young adults transitioning out of New York City’s foster care system: increased sense of well-being and self-determination, greater portion of youth in labor market, and enhanced financi
The New Social Worker
JUNE 19, 2025
The Social Work Career Guidebook is a modern, realistic take on how to navigate the social work profession for current social work students, entry-level, and seasoned practitioners alike. Read our review.
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National Casa Gal
JUNE 30, 2025
Our top priority is service and support to the CASA/GAL network, and we will do whatever necessary to continue to advance our mission. Read More. The post Reunification is a journey of hope, healing, and home; celebrating National Reunification Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
International Federation of Social Workers
JULY 3, 2025
The 16th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers opened on 2 July 2025 at Yeungnam University in the Republic of Korea with a powerful address by the IFSW President, Joachim Mumba.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JULY 1, 2025
● A volunteer in the Los Angeles Court-Appointed Special Advocates program said she was “triggered” when the program director used the words “social justice” or “racial justice.” This particular CASA director used those terms more than most. Instead of deciding the problem was with the volunteer, they … well, it’s CASA, so I’m sure you can guess. The Imprint has a story and I have a blog post about it. ● When you take away children at a rate 60% above the national average, you have to start begg
Community Care
JUNE 30, 2025
The number of applications to register children’s homes has almost doubled in the past year, while many more organisations than expected are seeking to establish supported accommodation provision for children in care, Ofsted has reported. However, as well as this leading to delays in the processing of applications, the proposed provision is not always in the right places to meet local need, the regulator has warned.
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JULY 1, 2025
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International Federation of Social Workers
JUNE 26, 2025
From 23 to 27 June 2025, the International Social Work Learning Lab (ISWLL) brought together social work students and faculty members from Germany, Greece, and The Netherlands for a vibrant […]
Social Work.Career
JUNE 30, 2025
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, July 2025 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
Community Care
JULY 1, 2025
From the Front Line is a series where social workers share their experiences on various topics and running issues within the sector. To express an interest or tell us what you’d like to see covered next, email us at anastasia.koutsounia@markallengroup.com Struggling with mental health can be a crippling and deeply isolating experience. It is also one that many social workers know all too well.
Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JUNE 26, 2025
From 23 to 27 June 2025, the International Social Work Learning Lab (ISWLL) brought together social work students and faculty members from Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands for a vibrant week of exchange, learning, and collaboration at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem, the Netherlands. This initiative was jointly organised by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), and three partner universities: HAN U
Social Work Blog
JULY 7, 2025
A social worker reveals four hidden signs and offers remedies for people who are living and working in a state of chronic stress By Faye Beard Flight, fight, freeze and fawn are the body’s common psychological responses to stress, experts say. Survival mode, according to the Mental Health Association in Delaware, is a “prolonged state of stress and is marked by both mental and physical exhaustion.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
JUNE 29, 2025
A few years ago, I nearly left clinical social work. I was working with individuals who use drugs, navigating systems that felt impossible to change. Every overdose loss felt personal. Every barrier, from insurance coverage to stigma, felt insurmountable. I was emotionally and physically exhausted. Then I discovered harm reduction, not just as a concept, but as a paradigm that reconnected me to the values that first brought me to this field.
Michigan Social Work
JUNE 18, 2025
On June 12, 2025, the Regents of the University of Michigan named Professor Connie Sung the inaugural Annmarie Hawkins Research Professor in Disability Justice. This esteemed position is made possible by a generous gift from Neil and Annmarie Hawkins to support research that advances the practice-based understanding of how to effectively support people with disabilities in living, working, and thriving in community settings.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Community Care
JUNE 23, 2025
Social work practitioners, leaders and academics were recognised for their achievements and contributions to the sector in the King’s Birthday Honours. There were joined by social care managers and foster carers, who were also awarded gongs in the 2025 list. Among sector leaders, Annie Hudson, the outgoing chair of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, becomes a dame for her services to child protection.
The New Social Worker
JUNE 29, 2025
I’m Not Alone is a valuable resource for psychotherapists working with children and adolescents to help them understand mental illness and trauma from a parent’s perspective. Read our book review.
Children’s Defense Fund
JULY 3, 2025
This stop will be the second of three visits Rev. Dr. Wilson will make to CDF Freedom Schools® sites this summer to hear from parents and children about child well-being America. Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 ALLENTOWN, PA —On Tuesday, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, president and CEO of the national youth advocacy organization Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), will visit Allentown to hear directly from children and families in the Lehigh
American Board of Clinical Social Work
JUNE 30, 2025
At the end of the previous post, I described couples therapists with these words: “We are the guardians of safety within the therapeutic system…. We hold the healing frame….” This blog has addressed the issue of therapeutic safety numerous times, but we cannot be reminded too often to take another look at safety. Many of our potential clients are scared (and terrified is underneath there somewhere) of coming to treatment, and particularly couple treatment.
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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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