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Child Protective Services in the District of Columbia: An alarming increase in incomplete investigations in FY2024

Child Welfare Monitor

by Marie Cohen This post was originally published on Child Welfare Monitor DC on December 9, 2024. Because I rarely post on that site, I am letting it expire and will include future DC-focused posts on Child Welfare Monitor. Complete Fiscal Year 2024 data now on the Dashboard of the District of Columbias Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) reveal significant changes over the previous fiscal year.

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Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children

International Federation of Social Workers

Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a […]

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Keep Kids Busy Without Screen Time

All For Kids

While technology offers parents a quick way to entertain their children, it can also be addictive if not used in moderation. A great way to reduce excessive screen time is by encouraging your kids to engage in tech-free projects that are both fun and creative, like reading a book, trying an indoor obstacle course, or playing a board game. Were sharing our favorite screen-free activities that inspire interaction, learning, and imagination without the use of technology.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Heres some information from the CDC : 7.1 percent of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety For children aged 3-17 years with anxiety, more than 1 in 3 also have behavior problems (37.9%) and about 1 in 3 also have depression (32.3%) Among children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, mo

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Key Indicators of a Child’s Well-being

All For Kids

Todays children face an increasingly complex world, leaving parents, researchers, and care professionals wondering how to monitor a childs well-being. Depending on your perspective, youll look at an array of indicators. Such variations can make it difficult to understand and assess childrens well-being, so weve provided an overview of child well-being, its evaluation methods, and key indicators for each area.

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Supporting Children Through a Disaster

Creative Play Therapist

The recent fires in Los Angeles have deeply impacted our community, leaving families grappling with loss and uncertainty. For children, the experience of losing their home, school, or sense of safety can be especially overwhelming. Their emotions may feel too big to express, and their questions may not always have easy answers. As a trauma therapist, Ive seen how community-wide events like these can disrupt a childs world.

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Andrew Grogan-Kaylor’s Research Cited in MSN News

Michigan Social Work

Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylors research was cited in an article in MSN News on the detrimental effects physical punishment can have on childrens mental health. Grogan-Kaylors research found that kids who are spanked more often are more likely to defy their parents and experience an increase in anti-social behavior. They are also at an increased risk for developing aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties.

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Gratitude Journals for Kids

All For Kids

Most people would say that saying Thank you is both powerful and important. However, gratitude extends far beyond that. It is both an attitude and an action. As parents, teaching a young child to express thankfulness during Thanksgiving and throughout the year is pertinent to fostering happiness, gratefulness, and contentment from simple joys. Thankfulness not only improves our relationships, but it also improves empathy, emotional intelligence, sleep, physical health, self-esteem, and psycholog

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Character and Service

Children’s Defense Fund

By Marian Wright Edelman This has been a week of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter and public recognition of his legacy and impact at home and around the world. President Carter once called justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, and love the guiding lights of a life, and those principles were the threads woven through the long lists of his own accomplishments.

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Benefits of Being Financially Stable

All For Kids

Being financially stable has tremendous benefits for our overall health and well-being, extending far beyond the ability to pay bills on time. Below, we will define financial stability and discuss how it can affect your life. Mental Health Research has shown an undeniable link between poor financial health, specifically increased amounts of debt, and mental health concerns.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Gratitude: Advocacy for the Well-Being of Children and Families

All For Kids

Most parents teach their children manners, like saying thank you when receiving something or when someone does something for them. However, teaching kids gratitude is much more than that. In recent years, practicing it has gained a lot of attention thanks to numerous celebrities and researchers boasting its benefits. If youre wondering how to instill gratitude in your kids and why its essential for family well-being, youre not alone.