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An ugly video illustrates that in “child welfare” health terrorism is still the go-to tactic

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The seeds of Q-Anon and Pizzagate were planted at the McMartin preschool, then grown and nurtured by a lot of “professionals” in "child welfare" who should have known better. Earlier this year, I did a series of posts about reputation laundering in family policing – the process by which mainstream “child welfare” organizations seek to co-opt the rhetoric of change while refusing to support any measures that would actually change anything.

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Luke Shaefer Describes Why Child Poverty Rates Fell During the Pandemic

Michigan Social Work

Luke Shaefer explains in Vox how federal government support during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted child poverty to fall sharply. “It was, indeed, a triumph of policy.

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Coffey unveils £500m adult social care grant to free up hospital beds

Community Care

The government has unveiled a £500m adult social care grant to free up hospital beds and bolster the care workforce this winter. The funding, announced today by health and social care secretary Thérèse Coffey, is designed to tackle the issue of people fit for discharge not being able to leave hospital for want of social care, preventing new admissions and causing backlogs in ambulance handovers to accident and emergency departments.

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Ambition And Depression

My Brains Not Broken

They gon’ love me for my ambition… – Wale. I’ve always had an interesting relationship with the word ambition. As long as I can remember, I’ve been told ambition is something you need. It’s hard to meet and necessary for success. Without ambition, we’re all floating around without a care in the world. I’ve always thought myself to be an ambitious person.

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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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Taking double precautions ahead of winter

Social Care

The Autumn COVID-19 booster and flu jab vaccination roll out is a sign that winter is not far behind and we must be ready. [Image created by freepik.com]. Insulating against risk. You don’t have to be a fan of Game of Thrones to know ‘winter is coming’. And while we might wish we had a few fire breathing dragons around to help with the heating, the issues we face as a health and care system require some real world resolve and practical solutions to match.

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ABA Therapy Is the Gold Standard for Tennessee Children With Autism

Swhelper

JoyBridge Kids. Raising a child with autism takes extra skill and educational support. Many parents have reached out to ABA therapy centers like JoyBridge to get that extra support. Centers like this one offer evaluation and treatment using only clinically-proven tools, like the applied behavioral analysis. ABA Therapy Center Programs JoyBridge Kids serves over 40 children from […].

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Why do I worry?

Prosper Health Collective

What is worry? Worry involves thoughts and images that predict negative outcomes. It is often about future events or situations that are uncertain, and involves thinking about these things in a way that causes anxiety. Worry can be about real life events or about hypothetical problems and often involves many ‘what if.’ type thoughts, for example ‘what if I fail the test’, or ‘what if I left the iron on’.

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Comment on proposed rule to strengthen non-discrimination protections in health programs

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is encouraging its members to comment on an important proposed rule to strengthen nondiscrimination protections in health programs through Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. NASW will be submitting comments and encourages social workers to do so as well. The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) and partner organizations have created comment portals (listed below) for individuals to submit comments regarding specific populations, as well as

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Health secretary sets up £500m fund to discharge medically fit NHS patients

The Guardian

Thérèse Coffey announces measure aimed at freeing up beds in hospitals in England before winter pressures Latest politics news – live Ministers are setting up a £500m emergency fund to get thousands of medically fit patients out of hospital as soon as possible in an attempt to prevent the NHS becoming overwhelmed this winter. Thérèse Coffey, the new health secretary, unveiled the move in the Commons on Thursday as part of her plans to tackle the growing crisis in the health service, especially p

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Proposed New York City Law shows how mandatory child abuse reporting makes everything worse

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

New York City Council chamber (And why are members of the Left-leaning City Council buying into a right-wing narrative about homelessness?) I have written before about how mandatory child abuse reporting laws backfire. They overload child welfare systems – or as they should be called, “family policing systems” -- with false reports and cases in which poverty is confused with neglect , stealing time from finding the few children in real danger.

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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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Improving Older Adults’ Mental and Emotional Well-Being with Home Health Care

Swhelper

Adam Pris Almendras. Seniors go through a lot of changes that can impact their mental and emotional health. Some of these changes are minor and occur gradually, while others are significant and abrupt. Below are some of the challenges older adults face that may compromise their psychological well-being. Challenges That Impact Seniors’ Emotional and Mental Health Isolation and […].

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Passion, perseverance and the will to succeed

Social Care

Deborah Sturdy, Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care: If you want to know why we present Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care Awards throughout the year, you could do no worse than read this lovely blog from Mark Bird, currently working as a Peer Quality Manager for London Brent Borough Council. He is just one of many colleagues making the care sector a great place to work, demonstrating compassion, kindness and an ability to support and inspire others, each and every day.

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Adult social care in England is in crisis, say Tory council leaders

The Guardian

Warning of £3.7bn funding shortfall over next 18 months piles pressure on Liz Truss after campaign pledges Adult social care in England is in serious crisis, Tory council leaders have warned the government, as it faces a £3.7bn funding gap and a growing staffing shortage that has brought many local care providers to the brink of collapse. The intervention by the County Councils Network, which represents 36 mainly Tory-run authorities, comes amid widespread local government concern over the incre

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Why It Matters That We Call People by Their Names

The New Social Worker

Names capture the essence of who we are. They matter not only for the transgender and nonbinary communities but also for people in a variety of situations for whom a legal name or birth name may not be their true chosen name.

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Experiment with Your Coping Strategies for Better Results

A Splintered Mind

Earlier this year, I admitted to myself that my current coping strategies weren’t fighting off my depression as effectively as they were before. Had they simply stopped working, or had something fundamental changed inside of me? The answer was complicated. Obviously, my coping strategies weren’t working since I spent more than half of the days each week struggling to keep my spirits up, but for the longest time, I was too sick to do anything about it.

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Barbados Association of Social Workers awards students who overcame serious challenges 

International Federation of Social Workers

The Barbados Association of Professional Social Workers (BAPSW) has been highlighted in their national press for acknowledging students who have undergone significant challenges. See the article here. BAPSW president Sharon […].

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Tory NHS plan will not fix shortage of doctors and nurses, says Wes Streeting

The Guardian

Shadow health secretary says medics are suffering ‘moral injury’ because they cannot deliver best care Wes Streeting has criticised a “gaping hole” in the Conservatives’ forthcoming NHS plan, which he said would do little to address the shortage of doctors, nurses and care workers that is fuelling backlogs and workforce discontent. The shadow health secretary said that doctors and nurses considering industrial action in the coming months were not just concerned about pay, but about the “moral in

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Self-Care A-Z: Wake Up From Career Sleepwalking With Professional Self-Care

The New Social Worker

Career sleepwalking is characterized by inaction and/or lack of inspiration and motivation about your career. Without intervention, it can have detrimental consequences for your social work practice, our organizations, and our communities.

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US Perception of the Gender Pay Gap in 2021

Swhelper

Corissa Peterson. While there’s a discussion about how wide the gender pay gap currently is, there’s no doubt that it persists in 2021 and more significantly impact women of color. As a society, we still have a long way to go to close the gender pay gap, but knowing how to solve this ongoing problem is more […]. View Full Article - US Perception of the Gender Pay Gap in 2021.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending September 19, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

? We begin with more evidence that the solution to the problems of journalism is more journalism. About two weeks ago, I wrote about how KCUR public radio had done a story about a shortage of family police caseworkers in Missouri – and got the story wrong. This week the Missouri Independent did the same story – and got it right. ? "They said my child would be safer in foster care than with me," said the mother of Ja'Ceon Terry, "but see the outcome of what happened.

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Britons of black and south Asian origin with dementia die younger, study finds

The Guardian

UK medical records over 21 years show both groups survived less time after diagnosis than white counterparts Britons of black and south Asian origin with dementia die younger and sooner after being diagnosed than white people, research has found. South Asian people die 2.97 years younger and black people 2.66 years younger than their white counterparts, according to a study by academics from University College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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Connected to family through kinship care

National Casa Gal

Recognizing the importance of family preservation and/or reunification is a guiding principle of National CASA/GAL’s work. Read More. The post Connected to family through kinship care appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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How White Consumers Helped Drive Discrimination by Businesses

Swhelper

SWHELPER. A new study provides the best evidence to date that prove the preferences of white consumers helped drive private businesses to discriminate against Black customers before the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The results suggest that racially discriminatory practices – such as motels and restaurants not serving Black travelers – would not have ended without […].

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7 Strategies for Mitigating the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

Relias

Healthcare organizations across the U.S. have grappled with healthcare staffing shortages since well before the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributing factors are an older workforce, limited capacity of nursing schools to meet growing demand, and an aging population experiencing more chronic diseases. The pandemic worsened these shortages, reducing the number of registered nurses nationwide by over 100,000.

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What is in Thérèse Coffey’s new NHS plan?

The Guardian

Key details from the launch of ‘our plan for patients’ by the health and social care secretary What is the new NHS plan? The first Commons statement by Thérèse Coffey since taking up the post of health and social care secretary on 6 September was used to launch “our plan for patients”. The package of measures is aimed at addressing the deepening crisis in the NHS in England, especially the long delays patients can face when seeking ambulance, GP or accident and emergency care, a hospital bed or

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Case Management Software-How it Helps in Human Service Case Management

Famcare

You've probably noticed that there are many software alternatives available online if you manage client information for NGOs or human services organizations. If you don't know exactly what you're looking for, your software search will be extremely difficult. Let's look at human service case management and it's relationship with technology created for that industry.

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Staying safe beyond the pandemic

Social Care

Vickie Peters, Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Cygnet Health Care , explains what the healthcare company is doing to protect its vulnerable service users and staff from the impact of seasonal flu and the potential resurgence of COVID-19. "Social contact has now returned to pre-pandemic levels, which means there is likely to be a resurgence in influenza activity in winter.

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Hospice Care Considerations for People With Dementia

Relias

With the rise in life expectancy and increased risk of dementia in older adults, the demand for nurses who are trained to care for people with dementia is also growing. Near patients’ final days, they and their families can greatly benefit from hospice professionals who understand how to provide specialized care for dementia. About one in nine people in the U.S. age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease.

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GCRA International Online Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

GCRA International Online Conference. “Researching the underrepresented: Experiences of CALD (Culturally & Linguistically Diverse) Communities during the pandemic” Online Conference on November 11-12, 2022 at 3 pm to 7pm IST * 9.30 am to 1.30 pm GMT via Microsoft Teams. Communication Research in the Pandemic Times: Implications for Theory Building and Policy Research.

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Coconut Lavender Lemonade

Living Sober

Try this gorgeous fresh squeezed lemonade made with coconut water and lavender simple syrup! It's tropical, herbal, sweet, and satisfying. First make a Simple Lavender Syrup Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lavender blossoms Directions: Combine water, sugar, and lavender blossoms in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

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Leave It to Social Workers

Famcare

Immigration is again a polarizing political debate with forgotten human beings caught in the middle. It doesn't matter which side of the debate you're on, the fact remains there are approximately 2 million undocumented immigrants younger than 24 existing in limbo in the United States. This largely innocent population is made more vulnerable by a divisive debate that intensifies the risk of deportation and reduces access to resources and support.

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Big Savings: All NASW Press eBooks on Sale 20% Off!

Social Work Blog

Using case studies, diagnostic tools, and clinician self-care, Gregory L. Nooney demonstrates, in Diagnosing and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder , how to confirm a DID diagnosis and establish a therapeutic relationship; assist the client in developing internal communication, cooperation, and co-consciousness; mitigate the risk of breaking dissociative barriers too quickly; manage the risk of rapid switching and decompensation, including suicidal risk; and lead the client from emotional r

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Congress Works to Protect Indian Child Welfare Act

Beyond Advocacy

The Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) and the National Foster Youth Initiative (NFYI) will convene a Congressional Briefing tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. in Room HVC 201 in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, First Street and East Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20515, to explore legislative remedies should the Supreme Court overturn the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

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Sober Story: Penny

Living Sober

This week’s Sober Story comes from Penny, a 42-year-old living in Raleigh, North Carolina in the US. (Her username here at LS is 'Lucky Frieda' or tag as @lupita) = Mrs D: How long have you been in recovery? Penny: I have been in recovery for a little over three years, since August 24, 2019. Mrs D: What can you […] Sober Story: Penny was first posted on September 19, 2022 at 10:01 am. ©2019 " Living Sober " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Mastering Digital Fundraising: 4 Quick Wins to Implement Right Now

Famcare

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in demand for the online first strategy, which also applies to charities. Online fundraising is no longer an option for non-profit organizations; it is required to ensure future fundraising growth. The evolution of digital fundraising is one of the developments in the non-profit sector.

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