Community Care

JANUARY 16, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Home secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a national audit of gang-related child sexual exploitation (CSE), to examine the current scale and nature of the problem. Alongside the three-month review, led by Baroness (Louise) Casey, the government will support – and fund – councils to carry out local inquiries into gang-based, initially in five areas, Cooper told the House of Common

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Center for Child Protection

JANUARY 16, 2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events or environments a person may experience during their childhood. These experiences don’t always involve abuse; they can include anything from neglect to household dysfunction or significant loss. The critical takeaway is that ACEs can have profound effects on both the brain and body, physically shaping an individual’s biological responses and chemistry.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has published its 2023/24 Activity Report, showcasing a year of impactful initiatives and steadfast commitment to social work advocacy across the Commonwealth.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Advocating for your health with bipolar disorder can be a challenge, especially when stigma and misunderstanding get in the way. Discover practical tips to ensure your voice is heard, your concerns are taken seriously, and you get the care you deserve.

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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

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 16, 2025

A recent global study reveals a troubling decline in the working conditions and well-being of social workers over the past three years.

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Children’s Defense Fund

JANUARY 16, 2025

Education, Philanthropy and Community Development champions extend governance legacy for youth Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org, CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 WASHINGTON, D.C. Childrens Defense Fund, the nations premiere child advocacy organization, has elected five new members to its governing Board of Directors, beginning in January 2025.

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Children’s Defense Fund

JANUARY 16, 2025

The study found nearly one in three rural children in Texas depend on Medicaid. More than 239,000 children in Texas small towns rely on Medicaid/CHIP coverage. Media Contact: Dr. Brandy Taylor Dd, btaylordede@childrensdefense.org , CDF-Texas State Director, 903-926-5331 John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 AUSTIN, TX Childrens Defense Fund-Texas is again urging state and federal leaders to protect Medicaid funding in light of a new Georgetown Unive

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Center for Child Protection

JANUARY 16, 2025

At just 16, *Caroline came to the Center for Child Protection after enduring sexual abuse by a trusted family member. She was overwhelmed and unsure how she could ever feel safe around others again. Thats when she met Mickler, the Centers facility dog, who became an unwavering source of comfort in her journey toward healing. During her therapy sessions at the Center, Mickler was always there, his steady presence helping Caroline feel safe enough to process her emotions and rebuild her confidence

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Community Care

JANUARY 16, 2025

by Isabelle Trowler Some of you will have known and admired Sue very much; some of you will have heard of Sue by reputation. More of you will have heard of the family safeguarding model – the practice framework for childrens social care that Sue tirelessly developed and helped scale up across England over the past 10 years. She knew how intense and emotional the work can be Sue cared a lot about children and their families, but she also cared a lot about social work.

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