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‘Door could be open to abuse’ of disabled children due to DfE shelving advocacy plan, say leads

Community Care

The “door could be open to the abuse and neglect” of disabled children due to the government’s cost-driven decision to shelve a planned expansion of advocacy for the group. “Due to the extent of their disabilities and health needs, their cries for help can be easily dismissed when they are subjected to abuse.

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NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill 2024

Social Work Blog

NASW members offer a critical and unique perspective of their community to their representatives in Congress,” says NASW’s Public Policy and Advocacy Manager Dina Kastner, MSS, MLSP. Raskin (D-MD) “Advocacy Day was a valuable opportunity to connect with our Minnesota congressional staff. Dr. Gwen Bouie-Haynes with staff in Sen.

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Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day

CCRC

CCRC will be part of the 2025 Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day on capitol hill in Washington D.C. In addition to the advocacy day, a briefing is scheduled in the afternoon with California ECE Advocates. The post Federal Early Childhood Advocacy Day appeared first on Child Care Resource Center (CCRC). on March 11.

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Seven children and all she needed was a van: large families and the blindness of the child welfare establishment

Child Welfare Monitor

Perhaps one reason for Wyden’s and Reed’s blind spot is the current ideological tendency of what might be called the child welfare establishment, including the federal Administration on Children and Families, state leaders, and large and wealthy foundations and advocacy groups like Casey Family Programs.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Key Takeaways: How to decode donor behavior patterns to identify and cultivate supporters who already have a deep connection to your mission 🤝 Why focusing on generosity beyond dollars like event attendance, volunteering, and advocacy can help you find your next financial donors 📊 Practical segmentation strategies that use behavioral (..)

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When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst

Swhelper

View Full Article - When Reporters of Sexual Harassment Are Silenced By Advocacy Institutions the Harm is Far Worst.

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Reflections on Macro Advocacy and Professional Development for Social Workers

The New Social Worker

Advocacy work can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Clinical social workers and those in management positions hold unique and valuable perspectives and knowledge that can be harnessed to inform and influence elected officials.