The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council of Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) have jointly announced the theme for the 2025 World Social Work Day: ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’. This theme underscores the importance of intergenerational care and connections as fundamental to everyone’s well-being and the creation of functional economies and societies.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, but for those struggling with substance use or mental health disorders, it can also be a difficult and isolating time. If you have a loved one who is facing these struggles, its important to offer support with empathy, understanding, and care. Here are a few ways you can support them during the holidays: Be Present Often, the best thing you can do is simply be there for your loved one.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In Oregon, "child welfare" has become a pathetic game of whack-a-mole. Looks like lawmakers are about to take another whack. When a state takes away too many children it becomes a sellers market for providers who institutionalize those children. They can set the terms for how theyre regulated. There are two possible solutions to this: Pander to the providers at the expense of the children or stop taking away so many children needlessly.

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Children’s Defense Fund

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By Marian Wright Edelman On December 24, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the message at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on what would be his last Christmas Eve, titled A Christmas Sermon on Peace. Once again, on this Christmas Eve, I share some of that powerful lesson. In a season when many people sing carols praying for peace on earth, Dr.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

UPDATE: On December 4, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether to uphold a Tennessee law that bans transgender care. A decision is expected in the spring or early summer of 2025. We will update members once a decision has been announced. Background The National Association of Social workers (NASW) partnered with the American Psychological Association (APA), and Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA) to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the ma

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CCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As we finish up our personal holiday shopping, all those gifts for friends and family need to be wrapped. But many people dont know that most wrapping paper is not recyclable because its made of multiple materials, like paper and plastic. It takes too much energy to recover the paper fibers, so this material is thrown away. This adds up to about 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper in U.S. landfills each year, according to an article by Green Peace.

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Nnatasha Tracy

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a meaningful last-minute gift? Discover the top-rated mental health charities that make a real impact. Whether you're honoring someone special or simply want to give back, these organizations are doing incredible work to support mental health and serious mental illness. Learn how your donation can make a difference today.

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Social Work.Career

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring 45 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, they […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, December 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

● Tearing children from their parents because the parents are receiving medication-assisted treatment to control drug addiction doesn’t just impose enormous needless trauma on the children. As The Imprint points out in this two-part series, it also happens to be illegal. But when has the law ever applied to the family police or the family courts? And by the way, I wonder how many of the sanctimonious judges who insist that taking a drug every day to remain healthy is just another form of addicti

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Community Care

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. An extra 200m for social care in next year’s council finance settlement is “wholly inadequate” to tackle additional costs facing adults’ services, sector leaders have warned. The government pledged to increase the social care grant – which is ring-fenced for adults’ and children’s services in England – by 880m, in its provisional local governm

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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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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Children are incredibly resilient, but that resilience can often be tested when they experience trauma. For many young people, the emotional scars of trauma can last a lifetime, affecting their mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. This is especially true for children who have faced extreme circumstances such as abuse, neglect, or loss, often as part of child welfare systems.

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International Federation of Social Workers

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The International Association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council of Social Welfare and IFSW have jointly announced the 20225 World Social Work Day theme: ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for […]

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Beyond Advocacy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

From left: CRISP Director Charles E. Lewis, Jr, CSWE CEO Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Sylvia Garcia, NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet.

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Center for Child Protection

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On a beautiful, warm November day in Austin, the Center for Child Protection hosted its 3rd annual Family Resource Festival – a vibrant celebration that proved it truly takes a village to create a thriving, supportive community. Held on November 16th, the event provided families with a unique opportunity to connect with local organizations, discover valuable services, and network with one another.

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CO4Kids

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Back to Blogs Community Blog Child Welfare Blog Using Evidence-Based Clearinghouses Finding the Right Program for Your Community: Why Reinvent the Wheel? Starting a new community program can feel overwhelming. It takes time, planning, and a lot of effort to figure out what will work best. But here’s a tipyou dont need to start from scratch. Evidence-based clearinghouses can guide you with proven solutions, and if you need help tailoring those solutions to your community, an implementation

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Community Care

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Record numbers of social workers have retained their right to practise following the latest registration renewal round, the regulator has reported. Social Work England said 102,888 practitioners renewed their registration following the 2024 renewal period, up from 100,495 last year.

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Michigan Social Work

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Professor Terri Friedline’s research on how financial institution locations are influenced by a neighborhood’s racial composition is featured in DBusiness. Friedline’s study analyzed the placement of banks, credit unions and alternative financial services — such as payday lenders — in six Detroit area counties. Her research shows that banks and credit unions tend to withdraw from areas as Black populations grow, whereas alternative financial services target these areas.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Sekou “Koe” Murphy, MBA, BBA What are mission-driven profits? It simply means that an organization doesnt generate profits for profits sake, but those profits are generated for a higher ideal. Such as being used to expand services to the needy, invest in its people (e.g., training or pay equity) or provide for a stronger balance sheet so that the company has enough cash/investments to survive the inevitable downturn in its business.

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Beyond Advocacy

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you are planning to arrive in Seattle early for the Society for Social Work and Research annual conference, we invite you to join CRISP, Wellbeing and Equity Innovations (WEI), and the University of Washington School of Social Work for an Innovation Day workshop on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

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Swhelper

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The time has come for the holiday spirit to infuse almost every part of our lives. Festivity surrounds us, whether at the town square or the local grocery store.

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International Federation of Social Workers

DECEMBER 9, 2024

On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Hillary Weaver, the IFSW Global Indigenous Commissioner, delivers the Federations Human Rights Day message.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Dedicated funding for adult social care in England will rise by just over £1bn next year, according to government plans. However, this falls far short of the estimated £1.8bn in extra costs facing councils , chiefly driven by rises in employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) and the national living wage(NLW), the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has warned.

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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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Center for Child Protection

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the season of giving kicks off, two dedicated youth ambassadors from the Loving Library brought warmth and joy to the Center for Child Protection, donating 100-200 books from their recent drive as well as a custom-built bookshelf. During their visit, ambassadors Deven Kancherla, 14, and Yuvraj Desai, 10, not only assembled the bookshelf but also added thoughtful touches like cozy pillows to create an inviting reading nook for children in the Centers play area.

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The New Social Worker

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At a time when desperately needed, the blended genius that created Wicked: Part One offers the magnificent beauty of hope. Review and commentary by SaraKay Smullens.

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Michigan Social Work

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross received a K01 Career Development grant from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities for her project entitled “Enlace Familiar: Combating Mental Health Stigma, Improving Mental Health Literacy, Supporting Mental Health Discussions at Home, and Access to Care among Latinx Adolescents from Mixed Status Families.

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University of Connecticut

DECEMBER 20, 2024

9 am – 12 pm Instructor: Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II This workshop seeks to help social work supervisors to support staff working with children and families in crisis using various supervision models. Supervisors will learn to guide their staff in assessing the diverse needs, strengths, and limitations of their clients. The workshop will also explore techniques to support staff in ethical practice and effective communication with children, family members and family groups.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Child Care Aware

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Discover how the 2024 election outcomes shape the future of child care in America. Explore policy shifts, ballot measure results, and what lies ahead for affordable, high-quality child care.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. There has been an almost sevenfold increase in the number of children placed in unregistered homes in England over the past three years, Ofsted data has shown. The number placed in confirmed unregistered children’s homes rose from 147 in 2020-21 to 982 in 2023-24.

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Center for Child Protection

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, it’s likely that your focus will be shifting towards family, traditions, and making lasting memories. Its also a time when busy schedules and gatherings can create unique challenges for keeping children safe. By planning ahead and staying mindful, you can ensure the season remains both joyful and secure for the children and teens in your life.

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The New Social Worker

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Rest therapies offer a holistic approach to managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), enhancing client well-being, promoting self-care, and providing coping strategies.

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