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‘Highly effective’ information sharing drives improvements to ‘inadequate’ council’s child protection services

Community Care

Ofsted has praised “highly effective” information sharing as it noted continuing progress at Hull council’s children’s services, which were graded ‘inadequate’ in 2019. A sixth monitoring visit to the Yorkshire authority , focusing on services for children in need of help and protection, found social workers reporting their caseloads were manageable and that they had time to see children frequently. “This has been greatly assisted by the effective duty a

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Tips for the new Social Work Adjunct Instructor

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

In my role as the Director of our undergraduate social work program this summer, I have been onboarding several new adjunct instructors to our Department. It is a fun process as new adjuncts bring new ideas and energy to the role, and I have been reminded of my early days in social work education as an adjunct instructor. I taught statistics to social work students for four years while working on my Ph.D.

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Finding More Ways to Reset and Recharge

My Brains Not Broken

Recently, I noticed a lot of my posts this summer have focused on resting and recharging. This got me thinking about how this happened. I know people tend to focus on relaxing in the summer, which makes perfect sense. But all year, I’ve had a fixated interest in the concept of rest. At first, I wanted to unlearn the concept of rest that I’d practiced my entire life in favor of something new.

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California Invests in the Future of Young People

Beyond Advocacy

As economic inequality grows unabated in the United States, policymakers are reaching for solutions to ensure the future of children born into low-income households. This is a quest that Brown School professor Michael Sherraden has been at for decades with notable success in the US and abroad. Most recently, researchers at the Center for Social Development at the Brown School welcomed the launch of CalKids , a state program designed to give newborns and eligible low-income public school students

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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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How the Right Social Services Software Can Improve the Adoption Process

Famcare

With over 400,000 children in foster care and over 100,000 adoptable children in the United States, we are passionate about improving the adoption process with the right social services software. The length of the adoption process can vary by state but having the right software in place can help improve the process for all parties involved.

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IFSW Europe New Social Workers International Exchange Webinar, 31st August 2022 at 5pm CEST

International Federation of Social Workers

Time and date: Wednesday 31st August 2022 at 5pm CEST Speaker: Marta Cherubin – Italy Please join us for a meeting of New Social Workers from IFSW Europe. It is one of a series of webinars presented by New Social Workers from different European Countries. They will each lead one webinar where they share their own experience of being […].

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What Sets Our Case Management Platform Apart?

Famcare

FAMCare, an innovative and creative, human services-focused. case management platform that is web-based, is different from others in the industry. Knowing the reasons that set it apart highlights the advantages it offers those individuals — the healthcare providers, caseworkers, foster care parents and countless others — who directly influence and care for the most vulnerable population in the country — children.

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Weeding out a few bad apples? What do we believe registration of residential childcare workers is for?

Health & Social Care Workforce

Dr Martin Elliott of the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) at Cardiff University introduces a new project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

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Best Practices for Domestic Abuse Service Delivery

Famcare

A distinct set of challenges must be addressed by nonprofit case management firms that specialize in helping victims of domestic abuse. In addition to particular reporting obligations, upholding a high standard of conduct for yourself is part of helping your clients to the fullest of your services. You may have peace of mind and useful information to help you offer more by being aware of and using guidelines for domestic abuse delivery of services.

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News Items – August 25, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Governor Baker Signs Legislature’s Expansive Mental Health Bill. HCAM Television. “On behalf of the National Association of Social Workers – MA Chapter, we are thrilled this landmark mental health legislation has been signed into law,” said Rebekah Gewirtz, Executive Director of NASW-MA. “We are especially encouraged that the new interagency health equity team will work to support a more diverse behavioral health workforce that represents communities served and that will better

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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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Building a Private Practice

University of Connecticut

Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II. Thurs, Sept 15, 29 and October 6, 2022. 10 am – 12 pm. 6 CEC. $ 120 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $ 150 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Welcome to the Building a Private Practice Series. This training is not only for people who are thinking about starting a practice, but also for those who have an existing practice.

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Motivational Interviewing

University of Connecticut

2 Day Training. Thomas Broffman, PhD, LICSW, CAADAC, CCS, CEAP. Thursdays, October 20 and 27, 2022. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. 6 CECs. Participants must attend both days to receive CECs. $120 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $150 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a form of collaborative conversation for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.

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Who is Thich Nhat Hanh and How do I do His “One Stone” Meditation with Clients?

University of Connecticut

Donald F. deGraffenried, LCSW. Fri, Sept 23, 2022, 10 am – 12 pm. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. This two-hour online training will explore the teachings of Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Participants will learn about his history with mindfulness, his advocacy for peace and social justice, and his connection to Dr.

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Helping Parents Navigate the New Normal: Promoting a Child’s Social and Emotional Wellness

University of Connecticut

Deborah Poerio, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC. Thurs, Sept, 22, 2022. 6:00 – 8:00 pm. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. The two and a half yeas have brought about unprecedented transitions for families and many parents find themselves in uncharted waters.

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Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms and How that Harms All of Our Clients

University of Connecticut

Ruth Pearlman, LCSW, LICSW, M.ED. Wed, Sept 14, 2022. 10 am – 12 pm. 2 CECs. $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 – All Others. Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where a person has difficulties regulating their senses within their environment. These are our clients who can experience the world as being “too loud” or “too intense”.

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