Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
In the mid 90s I was given an amazing opportunity. I was asked to develop a private brain injury rehabilitation program. I did. It was amazing. I had an unlimited budget. There was a stipulation. I had to include a few other professionals already hired. One in particular had a tremendous ego. Although an unlimited budget, I still set a budget. He overspent.
CO4Kids
AUGUST 14, 2024
Back to Blogs Community Blog Sexual Health Educators Convene at Fourth Annual CoSHI Summit On August 5-7, almost 70 individuals from across Colorado’s youth-serving organizations convened in Avon for the fourth annual CoSHI Summit. Over the three-day conference, speakers from diverse initiatives and community organizations led group discussions and self-reflection activities to teach strategies for professionals to more effectively work with youth and communities.
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Relias
AUGUST 14, 2024
As part of our 12th-anniversary celebration featuring crepes and mimosas, our CEO, Kay Krafft, shared a poem in his toast that encapsulates the spirit of Relias and the passion that drives us forward. Inspired by our mission and the communities we serve, this poem, crafted by ChatGPT using Relias.com content in the style of Jane Austen, paints a picture of our commitment to enhancing healthcare through innovation, education, and support.
All For Kids
AUGUST 12, 2024
If you are considering adoption, congratulations! You’ve made a wonderful decision and are about to embark on an exciting path. However, the adoption journey can prove difficult to navigate if you don’t have the understanding and resources necessary to guide you through the child adoption process. Continue reading as we round up the ins and outs of what you should know as a prospective adopter if you’re wondering how to adopt a child.
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Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
Don’t you just love those kids who lie straight to your face? He was six. He hit another child. An adult saw it. The adult told the child’s parent who then asked their kid if he hit another child as described. Of course the child said he didn’t. That prompted a game of getting the truth. “Are you sure?” asked the parent to which the child responded, “Why don’t you believe me?
CO4Kids
AUGUST 14, 2024
Back to Blogs Parent Partner Blog Back to School Tips for Students in Out-of-Home Care School’s back in session and the transition can be tough for students in out-of-home care, caregivers and others that support them. To make the transition easier, here are a few helpful tips from the Division of Child Welfare’s Education Specialists. Communicate. Protecting our students in foster care’s privacy while letting important school staff know what may be impacting them is a delicate balance.
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University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
Shauna Figueroa, LCSW Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6 pm – 8 pm Live Webinar 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Women training is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the stereotypes and realities surrounding the Black Woman narrative. This training series seeks to unpack the historical roots, societal impact, and contemporary implications of this harmful stereotype, while fostering und
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 10, 2024
If everything is a negotiation with your child, everything will be an argument. Imagine that playing out at school. Teacher says to 30 students, “Take out your books.” The teacher uses that voice that says this isn’t a request, it’s a requirement. It’s non negotiable. They typically listen. Some parents have difficulty being clear and unequivocal and then complain that their child doesn’t listen.
The Guardian
AUGUST 15, 2024
The child protection system is so stretched that some cases are simply marked ‘closed’ without children being seen at all, caseworkers say. In the northern rivers, the situation is among the worst Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast It begins with a phone call. A 10-year-old boy rings, asking for help because his mum’s not coping, she’s been drinking and can’t look after him.
International Federation of Social Workers
AUGUST 11, 2024
We, the Nordic Associations of Social Workers, urge our governments to demand that international humanitarian law is upheld in Gaza.
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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.
University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
Yoko Kawai, PhD Lecturer, Yale School of Architecture ?, October ?, 2024 Live Webinar 9 am – 12 pm 3 CECs The workshop will be recorded. The video camera will not record participants’ faces. Registration Fee: $75 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The pandemic has significantly impacted the wellbeing of social workers and other practitioners with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to demanding caseloads and the shift to telehealth.
Community Care
AUGUST 14, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The failure rate for the children’s assessed and support year in employment (ASYE) has fallen but black and minority ethnic practitioners remain less likely than white counterparts to pass the year. Skills for Care’s annual report on the children’s ASYE for 2023-24 also showed that women were consistently more likely to pass the year compared with men, continuing another t
The Guardian
AUGUST 14, 2024
Families bear the brunt of politicians’ neglect of elder care, writes Alan Walker , while Maria Brenton and Tim Johnson look to the Netherlands and Ireland Gaby Hinsliff’s piece will have resonated with anyone who has ever given frail parents everything that is lumped together under the label of “care” ( The shrunken state expects families to fill the voids in health and social care.
Relias
AUGUST 14, 2024
Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that the job market for home health and personal care aids will grow by 22% from 2022 to 2032, adding about 804,600 new jobs.
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University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP, FASHP Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice, UConn School of Pharmacy Wed, Sept 25, 2024 – Live Webinar 10 am – 11:30 am 1.5 CECs Registration Fee: $37.50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors summarize the clinical evidence behind psychedelics for mental health disorders.
The Guardian
AUGUST 12, 2024
Money from the sale of shares was urgently needed to fund his care, but it only arrived after my husband’s death My 83-year-old husband had to go into a care home last year. We were self-funding, but the money soon ran out and, last October, I had to sell shares he had through share administration service Equiniti. I had registered power of attorney.
University of Connecticut
AUGUST 15, 2024
Anthony Gay Thursday, November 21, 2024 Live Webinar 6 pm – 8 pm 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors In this training we will look at the psychological and social factors that contribute to gangs and their historical roots and evolution in America to gain an understanding of the socio-economic factors that fuel their existence.
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