Child Welfare Monitor

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By Marie Cohen Working in the field of child protection, it is sometimes hard to avoid the feeling of living in some type of alternate reality, where bizarre statements are accepted and obvious questions go unasked. A case in point was a hearing on the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) that took place on May 22, 2024 under the leadership of Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, one of the original sponsors of the FFPSA.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

UPDATE: On December 4, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether to uphold a Tennessee law that bans transgender care. A decision is expected in the spring or early summer of 2025. We will update members once a decision has been announced. Background The National Association of Social workers (NASW) partnered with the American Psychological Association (APA), and Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the ma

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council of Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) have jointly announced the theme for the 2025 World Social Work Day: ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’. This theme underscores the importance of intergenerational care and connections as fundamental to everyone’s well-being and the creation of functional economies and societies.

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International Federation of Social Workers

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day theme: ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for […]

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On this day of Transgender Remembrance, social workers denounce the political attacks and harmful misinformation about transgender people and their families. The NASW’s National Committee on LGBTQ+ Issues recognizes Nov. 20 th as Transgender Day of Remembrance, which memorializes those who have been killed by anti-transgender violence and hate around the world.

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Children’s Defense Fund

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By Marian Wright Edelman During the Thanksgiving season I often share the description of an editorial cartoon my father kept pinned up in the vestibule of our church that made a deep childhood impression on me I have never forgotten. It was a black and white drawing by the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Herblock that was originally published in the Washington Post in October 1947.

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CO4Kids

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Back to Blogs Community Blog Morgan County Family Steps Up for Children in Need Jessica and Marty met their son Amias when he was enrolled at Marty’s sister-in-law’s daycare and needed a safe place to go. Amias, now six, was adopted in 2022 making them a family of five including their biological children, Piper 15 and Raylan 12. “He enjoys having older siblings.

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Photo: Authors of the paper with members of the advisory group and discussion panel in Doha at the World Innovation Summit for Health.

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Child Care Aware

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

National Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day celebrate s the use of GIS , a powerful software tool used to create and display maps that help geographically illustrate and communicate complex problems. GIS maps can help identify assets and resources, as well as understand underlying location-based trends in datasets.

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The New Social Worker

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At a time when desperately needed, the blended genius that created Wicked: Part One offers the magnificent beauty of hope. Review and commentary by SaraKay Smullens.

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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.

Nnatasha Tracy

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Struggling to find the perfect gift for someone with bipolar disorder? These 10 thoughtful and supportive ideas focus on self-care, relaxation, and creativity, helping you show how much you care. Plus, find out how to win a pair of inspiring PJs (enter before November 30)!

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

IFSW is delighted to announce the publication of Volume 21, Number 2 of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics.

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Child Care Aware

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Discover how the 2024 election outcomes shape the future of child care in America. Explore policy shifts, ballot measure results, and what lies ahead for affordable, high-quality child care.

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Social Work.Career

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring 45 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, they […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, December 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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National Casa Gal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We honor the rich cultures and histories of Native American people and communities while also raising awareness about the importance of foster care, reunification, and adoption. Read More. The post Observing Native American Heritage Month and National Adoption Month in November appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A system that tears apart families at a rate 60% above the national average is driving its own caseworkers away. The Boston Globe had one of those stories almost every major newspaper publishes sooner or later – the one about the enormous number of family police caseworkers who keep quitting and how this adds to the terrible turmoil faced by children and families caught up in the system.

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The University of Iowa School of Social Work conducts an annual, nationwide poetry contest for social workers. Submissions for the 2025 contest will be accepted between Nov. 1, 2024, and Jan. 31, 2025.

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Child Care Aware

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Child Care Resource & Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) have an opportunity to connect child care providers with affordable health insurance options through the health insurance marketplace.

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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.

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Nnatasha Tracy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Anosognosia, a clinical lack of insight, affects up to 50% of people with bipolar disorder, leaving them unable to recognize their illness. This symptom can devastate not only those with bipolar disorder but also their loved ones. Discover why this happens, how it impacts treatment, and what you can do to help someone who doesn’t believe they’re unwell.

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Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This month the Center is celebrating the incredible success of our annual experiential group event, Ironpaws. On November 2nd, the Center’s main campus came alive with the excitement of Ironpaws 2024, bringing together 21 children and 20 parents and caregivers for a day of courage and connection. Divided into three teams, our young participants engaged in the adventure course featuring low ropes elements, ground-level obstacles, tricky balancing exercises, and even a rope swing!

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

● In North Carolina, court hearings in family policing cases are supposed to be open, with limited discretion afforded judges to close them. But some judges have been abusing that discretion. IndyWeek reports on a lawsuit from Civil Rights Corps seeking to stop those abuses. The story quotes Amanda Wallace, who spent a decade as a Child Protective Services investigator before founding Operation Stop CPS … “The majority of children coming into custody, it’s because of poverty-related concerns,” W

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Michigan Social Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nikole Hannah-Jones was the keynote speaker at the fourth annual Social Justice Changemaker Lecture presented by the School of Social Work at the Michigan Union in October 2024. Hannah-Jones is the Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she founded the Center for Journalism & Democracy. Over the course of her career investigating racial inequality and injustice, she has earned numerous awards including a MacArthur Fellowship.

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International Federation of Social Workers

DECEMBER 9, 2024

On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federations Human Rights Day message.

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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Children are incredibly resilient, but that resilience can often be tested when they experience trauma. For many young people, the emotional scars of trauma can last a lifetime, affecting their mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. This is especially true for children who have faced extreme circumstances such as abuse, neglect, or loss, often as part of child welfare systems.

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CCRC

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A career of service to the children and families living in his community earned CCRC San Bernardino Regional Director James Moses a special honor. The Local Champion Award is awarded annually by First 5 San Bernardino and this year, Moses was among the recipients. The ceremony was hosted earlier in November and included Moses, Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes, County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre, and Dr.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This month the Center is celebrating the incredible success of our annual experiential group event, Iron Paws. On November 2nd, the Center’s main campus came alive with the excitement of Iron Paws 2024, bringing together 21 children and 20 parents and caregivers for a day of courage and connection. Divided into three teams, our young participants engaged in the adventure course featuring low ropes elements, ground-level obstacles, tricky balancing exercises, and even a rope swing!

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International Federation of Social Workers

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Photo: Members of the Korean Association of Social Workers at the AvenirSocial office in Bern This month the Korean Association of Social Workers met their Swiss and British counterparts for […]

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Integrating local authority social workers within NHS mental health trusts can help reduce the number of “harmful” out of area hospital placements (OAPs), a report has found. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) said that placing social workers in mental health hospitals could help speed up safe discharge, thereby freeing up beds and enabling However, the repor

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Michigan Social Work

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Professor Robert Joseph Taylor spoke with WEMU about how unmarried African Americans form family-like relationships with their close friends to fulfill each other’s needs. “In general, women are closer to their friends than men and there are some differences in terms of friendship contact.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

● Tearing children from their parents because the parents are receiving medication-assisted treatment to control drug addiction doesn’t just impose enormous needless trauma on the children. As The Imprint points out in this two-part series, it also happens to be illegal. But when has the law ever applied to the family police or the family courts? And by the way, I wonder how many of the sanctimonious judges who insist that taking a drug every day to remain healthy is just another form of addicti

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CO4Kids

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Back to Blogs Community Blog Child Welfare Blog Using Evidence-Based Clearinghouses Finding the Right Program for Your Community: Why Reinvent the Wheel? Starting a new community program can feel overwhelming. It takes time, planning, and a lot of effort to figure out what will work best. But here’s a tipyou dont need to start from scratch. Evidence-based clearinghouses can guide you with proven solutions, and if you need help tailoring those solutions to your community, an implementation

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

APRIL 19, 2023

Editor’s Note: Christa McCrorie (she/her), LICSW-PIP, is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a social worker with a private practice, Creative Therapeutic Solutions, LLC, where she specializes in queer needs and trauma processing. In this blog post, she shares how her time as an adjunct instructor has improved her own social work practice and offers reflection prompts for those interested in adjunct teaching as a social worker.

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