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Welsh Government consulting on eliminating profit-making provision for children in care

Community Care

The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on plans to eliminate profit-making residential and fostering provision for children in care. The proposals , which form part of a cooperation agreement between the Labour administration and the Plaid Cymru group in the Welsh Senedd, would restrict registration of service providers to those operating a non-profit model.

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6 Challenges of the Human Services Worker

Relias

It’s hard being a human services worker. The role today comes with many of the same challenges our predecessors faced, with a few newer additions. Let’s take a few minutes to understand these challenges and how human services professionals can work to overcome them. Challenges a human services worker will face. While the following may not be comprehensive, it provides an overview of the challenges and struggles human services workers face in today’s market (some are not new but worth reviewing a

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Delivering the promise of integrated health and care

Social Work With Adults

"The challenge of integrating health and social care cannot be fixed simply by addressing one part of the jigsaw." [Image created by freepik.com ]. Digital determination. Earlier this summer , the Department of Health and Social Care's plan for digital health and social care included the assertion that the “long-term sustainability of health and social care is dependent on having the right digital foundations in place, and so digital transformation must be the linchpin upon which all. reforms ar

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The Book is Coming This Fall!

Karen Zgoda

Read all about it! Here is the press release from my amazing employer, Villa Maria College : Book Cover. Karen Zgoda, LMSW, Director of the Care Center, has authored a new book. Entitled Active Learning Lessons, Activities, and Assignments for the Modern Social Work Educator , provides tools to seamlessly integrate innovative techniques into the classroom. .

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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The IASSW Task Force on the Global Standards (2020)

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The IASSW Task Force on the Global Standards (2020). The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), in collaboration with the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), has launched its latest iteration of the Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training. IASSW looks forward to working with schools of social work across the globe to implement these standards to achieve excellence in social work education, that is grounded in deep respect for cultural and reg

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Managing Expectations in a Social Work Field Placement: How Mindset Took Me From Disappointment to High-Profile Press Event

The New Social Worker

Is your field placement disappointing or just not what you expected? By shifting your mindset, you can find something unexpected that brings you one step closer to your true potential.

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Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Mandated Reporting

Therapist Development Center

“My client disclosed XYZ. Is that a mandated report?” This is one of the most common questions that I hear among trainees and associates, who often feel anxious about mandated reporting in the earlier stages of their career. It’s an … Continued. The post Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Mandated Reporting appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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Webinar on Breaking the Glass Ceiling: My Journey to Elevating Young Minds

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Webinar on Breaking the Glass Ceiling: My Journey to Elevating Young Minds. Ganpat University-Department of Social Work invites aspirant social sector professionals, educators, students to join well crafted virtual session. Title: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: My Journey to Elevating Young Minds. Date: 27th August, 2022, Saturday. Time: 11:00AM to 12:30PM.

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Is Back to School Back to Normal?

Shelter, Inc

More than two years since the pandemic began, students are again heading back to the classroom, and we all want to breathe a sigh of relief that things are back to normal. But today’s “normal” isn’t the same as it was pre-COVID. Increasing rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, self-harm, aggression, eating disorders, and other behavioral issues in youth prompted a National State of Emergency in Children’s Mental Health by professional organizations in 2020.

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DYUTI 2023- An International Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DYUTI 2023- An International Conference. DYUTI 2023 is a three-day International Conference from January 11th – 13th, 2023, aimed at bringing together scholars, academicians and practitioners to deliberate on Global Perspectives and Practices based on health promotion.This Health Promotion Conference would provide a platform to discuss the current developments and models in the field of Health Promotion.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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How Alcohol Consumption Affects Heart Health  

Gateway Foundation

The circulatory system is one of the body’s most essential systems. The heart muscle works with arteries, veins, capillaries and ventricles to pump blood throughout your body, delivering blood, oxygen and nutrients to your organs so they can function properly. Maintaining heart health is essential to living a long, healthy life, so protecting your heart is vital.

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DYUTI 2023 – An International Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DYUTI 2023- An International Conference. DYUTI 2023 is a three-day International Conference from January 11th – 13th, 2023, aimed at bringing together scholars, academicians and practitioners to deliberate on Global Perspectives and Practices based on health promotion.This Health Promotion Conference would provide a platform to discuss the current developments and models in the field of Health Promotion.

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The American Bar Association(!) just came damn close to calling for repeal of America’s three worst “child welfare” laws

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

They even acknowledged their own role in “contributing to racism in the legal field” in general and “within the child welfare legal field in particular…” Offhand, I can’t think of an organization that says “establishment” more than the American Bar Association. Oh, a committee or a task force may say something radical from time to time – but the entire House of Delegates?

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DEI Impacts All Facets of Your Healthcare Organization

Relias

With the frequent discussion surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an organizational imperative in healthcare , it is in the best interest of healthcare leaders to prioritize creating a workplace where DEI can flourish. Employees from the staff level to the C-suite want to be fully accepted, embraced, and valued for their unique characteristics.