Wed.Jun 07, 2023

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‘Little known’ about which practice models work best amid ‘huge variation’ in approach – evidence body

Community Care

“Little is known” about which social work practice models work best amid “huge variation” in approaches across England’s 153 local authorities. That was among the messages from Foundations , the new evidence body created from the merger of What Works for Children Social Care (WWCSC) and the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF), which formally started work yesterday.

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Film Review: A Man Called Otto

The New Social Worker

The film opens six months after Otto’s cherished wife Sonya has died. In flashbacks, we learn how Sonya and Otto met, all they loved about each other, and the crisis they faced together. Marisol and other neighbors take an interest in him.

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Labour ‘should fix social care with better pay and free short-term support’

The Guardian

Fabian Society report calling for national care service to be set up and changes to funding Major reform of England’s beleaguered adult social care sector could be ushered in by the next Labour government under plans that include boosting pay for care workers, expanding the scope of free support and asking all people to contribute £50 a week towards costs.

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Naomi Allen – 2017 Frontline programme fellow

The Frontline

Naomi Allen was part of the 2017 Cohort of the Frontline programme and currently works as a consultant social worker, supporting current Frontline programme as they qualify as social workers. Naomi demonstrates an optimism that is grounded in empathy and application of principles that lead to real positive outcomes for children and families. This manifests in the abundant sense of clarity and enthusiasm in which she speaks about her work.

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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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June is National Reunification Month

National Casa Gal

National Reunification Month allows us to highlight the importance of family preservation. Read More. The post June is National Reunification Month appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Sober Story: June

Living Sober

Today's Sober Story comes from June, a 67-year-old living in Central Otago. Mrs D: How long have you been in recovery? June: 14.5 years. My sober date is 11 November 2007. Mrs D: What can you tell us about the last months/years of your drinking before you gave up? June: My 28 year relationship fell apart at the end […] Sober Story: June was first posted on June 8, 2023 at 7:46 am. ©2019 " Living Sober " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.