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The Benefit of Cloud Based Case Management for Child & Family Services

Famcare

Many families in the US receive help and services from child and family services also known as family support services. Due to a variety of factors, the number of families participating in these community-based support programs has grown recently.

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Social Work Tech Talk: Once Upon a Time, in a Lockdown…(and Beyond)

The New Social Worker

What helped our tech columnist get through pandemic lockdown? Technology, of course, including reading and listening apps, cooking tech, Alexa, and others. And now that lockdown is over, the same tech continues to add value to everyday life

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Pause ‘disruptive’ National Care Service plan to tackle funding shortfalls, councils urge ministers

Community Care

The Scottish Government must pause its ‘disruptive’ plans to remove social care from council control, in order to shore up local authority services that face real-terms cuts in 2023-24.

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Learning and Growing in the New Year

My Brains Not Broken

Happy New Year! I’m sure you don’t need to read another post from me about how I feel about New Year’s resolutions ; I can save that song and dance for another year.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

In this webinar with business development consultant Gary Direnfeld, we will explore the different methods of marketing your private social work practice and boosting your online presence. Gary will provide valuable insight on choosing and using social media to attract viable referrals.

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Lessons from Difficult History and Critiques in Social Work

Social Work Futures

In foresight practice, history is held with the greatest regard – in fact no ethical or credible foresight is really possible without consideration of the forces, patterns and ingredients of “how we got here.”

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‘Mixed picture’ on tackling racism on ASYE programmes, finds analysis

Community Care

There is a “mixed picture” in relation to tackling racism on assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) programmes, the latest analysis of children’s services schemes has found.

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At A Moment’s Notice

My Brains Not Broken

It happens every so often: I’ll be having a good day, minding my business and enjoying myself, when a thought pops into my head. Sometimes it’s an anxious, irrational thought. Other times it’s a negative thought about myself, one that I’ve likely had a hundred times before.

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IASSW AIETS’ International Conference on “The role of social workers in realising the SDG’s.”

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

TITLE: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK IN REALISING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. Date: 18th January, 2023, Hybrid Mode, (Hybrid event/ in person Nelson Mandela University). Please register to get meeting link : [link].

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If Your Childhood Abuser Wasn’t Held Accountable

Gary Direnfeld

If you were abused as a child and your parent(s) kept it secret, not wanting to cause turmoil for one’s family or a work relationship or someone else’s family, you are likely not only affected by the abuse at the hands of the abuser but by not having your abuse truly validated and dealt with meaningfully on your behalf. The lack of holding the abuser openly accountable suggests they or someone else is more important than you and what you experienced. Just know… that was wrong.

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Social care leaders hailed in New Year Honours

Community Care

Social care leaders from across local and central government and provider bodies have been recognised in the New Year Honours as the sector battles one of the toughest winters in many years.

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Sober Story: Emma

Living Sober

This week's Sober Story comes from Emma, a 42-year-old living in Kent, England. Mrs D: How long have you been in recovery? Emma: I've been in recovery for 9 years now. Mrs D: What can you tell us about the last months/years of your drinking before you gave up?

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Social Work in Social Policy: Engagement Strategies for Today and the Next Generation—A Book Event | January 26, 2023

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Social Work in Social Policy: Engagement Strategies for Today and the Next Generation—A Book Event |. January 26, 2023 (virtual event, register to receive link) REGISTER. Social workers have profoundly shaped social policy for over a century, but how can they continue to influence it effectively?

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The Challenge in Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Gary Direnfeld

There are many important reasons why someone may not leave an abusive relationship. People need somewhere to go. Not everyone has alternative accommodations available for themselves, let alone with kids and even pets. Then on top of accommodations, there is the cost of living beyond that. Food, clothing, transportation. Not all will have sufficient funds. An aspect of abuse can include financial control by the partner. Leaving with kids can also impact their schooling and social supports.

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Sex Trafficking Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Red Roof Inns

Swhelper

SWHELPER. On November 14, 2022, Benoit Law Firm, PLLC, joined by Levin Papantonio Rafferty (LPR), filed a lawsuit against Red Roof Inns and Red Roof Franchising, LLC, and other local hotel entities on behalf of a survivor of a severe form of sex trafficking.

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A Window of My Own

Untipsy Teacher

BEFORE. AFTER. Dear Readers, Happy New Year! The Year of No Snacking! Mr. Untipsy redid our whole office space, and it looks just wonderful! I now have a desk in front of my very own window. Now, it’s not the most scenic of views out my window, but I have my own apple tree!

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In California, “child welfare’s” ACEs evangelists are saying the quiet part out loud

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Does that health care worker who wants you to fill out a questionnaire about “adverse childhood experiences” think you’re really just a “mentally ill, violent, criminal deadbeat”?

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About That Referral, It’s OK to Think Twice

Gary Direnfeld

I was asked about a referral of a person described as a narcissist. The person has apparently attended previous therapy on an individual and group basis. The marital and family issues continue. The person seeking to make the referral explained that the person always thinks they know more than the therapist. I declined the referral. There is no room for the input of another when one is so full of themselves. As a therapist It is important to know one’s own limits and demonstrate boundaries.

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Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW

Swhelper

SWHELPER. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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How Are You Doing Today?

Untipsy Teacher

Dear Readers, I asked a woman I help, (I’ll call her Lettie), “Lettie, how are you doing today?” ” She replied, “Well, I just asked Lettie, and she hasn’t decided yet.” ” I had to laugh at that!

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Disability Justice and Other Concerns: The January Issue of Social Work Is Online

Social Work Blog

The January 2023 issue of the journal Social Work is now online. NASW members can read it here. Here are some of the articles in this issue: Beyond Ramps, Curb Cuts, and Captions: A Call for Disability Justice in Social Work.

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Self-Care A-Z: Minding Our Self-Care P’s and Q’s

The New Social Worker

A winter pause inspired some P’s and Q’s that can deepen and strengthen our self-care. Here, Erlene considers 5 P’s. Her next post will discuss Q’s of self-care, i.e., asking critical, clarifying key Questions

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What is High Performance Culture and How to Create It

Swhelper

Flynn Jones. A high-performance culture in an organisation makes people want to come to work because they know that their input counts and that their efforts are valued by the company and by their co-workers.

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

Relias

Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. They may find it difficult to engage in conversations, understand implied social rules, respond to nonverbal cues, or see others’ perspective.

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The December 2022 – January 2023 Issue of Social Work Advocates Is Available Online

Social Work Blog

The December 2022 – January 2023 issue of Social Work Advocates is available online. You can view the flipbook at this link. Some of the stories in this issue: When Prisoners Go Home: Preventing Recidivism Among Top Goals for Social Workers.

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Hospitals in England discharging patients into ‘care hotels’

The Guardian

NHS trusts in south-west using hotels to free up beds to help them cope with winter crisis UK politics live – latest news updates Hospitals in several parts of England are discharging patients into “care hotels” in an effort to free up desperately needed beds to help them cope with the NHS winter crisis.

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Tech and Movement Building Part I

Swhelper

Deona Hooper. Tech and Movement Building: How to Hold Space in the Digital Age Part 1 by Avani Parekh of Facebook. Avani explores using technology to build community and provide service. This presentation was created for our global virtual summit for Spring 2020.

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Ask Nicole: What To Do with Ineffective Board Members?

Nicole Clark Consulting

Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. The board of directors is a governing body for an incorporated organization, consisting of individuals that provide strategic governance and support to an organization’s leader, staff, and stakeholders.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending January 3, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

● ProPublica and NBC News wrapped up their extraordinary series on the harm of family policing with an urgent reminder that “In Child Welfare Cases, Most of Your Constitutional Rights Don’t Apply.” They also published an update to their story about racial bias in family policing, a story that focused on Arizona. Turns out one of the foremost critics of that system quoted in the story has an interesting new job. You can read the entire series here. ●

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Child neglect is built into the care system | Letter

The Guardian

After the child abuse scandals of 80s and 90s, many said they did not know what was being done to children, but nobody can make that claim today, says Carolyne Willow Our work with advocates who directly support children in care echoes Become’s research ( England’s care crisis forces 1,200 children to move over Christmas, 2 January ). Children are moved across the Christmas period, as they approach significant birthdays and during important school and college years.

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From Burnout to Firestarter

Swhelper

Deona Hooper.  Why Taking Care of Yourself is the Best Thing You Can do for Your Client – This webinar is for those who feel like they are on the verge of burnout. Find out the steps to rekindle your spark. In a few simple steps, you can transition from burnout to firestarter.

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Announcing CAPC's Top Blog Posts of 2022

CAPC

We're welcoming the new year with a look at the most-read blog posts of 2022. Leadership

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Anthony Estreet To Be Next CEO of National Association of Social Workers

The New Social Worker

Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work program at Morgan State University and CEO of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers

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England’s care crisis forces 1,200 children to move over Christmas

The Guardian

Charity Become says ‘shocking’ numbers highlight need for stability and more funding for foster carers More than 1,200 children in care were uprooted and had to move placements over Christmas last year, figures from councils in England show.

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