The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I am a school social worker, a canary in the coal mine of public education. I see the collective strain on school staff, but I also envision the way forward.

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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. Find folks your student trusts at school and keep them updated. Thinking of making a school change?

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Crisitello was an elementary school art teacher who was terminated by her employer, a Catholic elementary school, after she became pregnant while unmarried.

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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’.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill , introduced in December, clearly intends to improve childrens social care, through measures including better oversight and regulation about where children live and increased support for care leavers.

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The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

School social workers can implement strategies to build a nurturing environment for students. Supporting students with sickle cell disease (SCD) requires a comprehensive approach that addresses their academic, emotional, and social needs.

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National Casa Gal

JULY 30, 2024

The post Focus on back to school; education, CASA/GAL volunteers, and children in the child welfare system appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children. CASA and GAL volunteers are trained to gather information to advocate for children’s best interest in the court and in the classroom.

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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 6, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects on Friday 21 March 2025 at 13:00 – […]

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Swhelper

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In particular, schools that employed virtual learning as the primary teaching mode during the 2020-21 school year experienced […] View Full Article - Virtual learning detrimental to school attendance, especially in districts with higher poverty rates, study finds

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Indigenous Peoples around the world remain distinct from surrounding settler societies despite attempts at forced assimilation. In many contexts, a primary mechanism of forced assimilation was removal of children from […]

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 9, 2025

UConn School of Social Work Faculty and PhD Students to Present at SSWR 2025 The 2025 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) 29th Annual Conference takes place on January 15 - 19, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. Congratulations to the 14 faculty members and 11 PhD students who authored a total of 20 presentations slated for the Conference.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Poverty continues to be a significant public health crisis across the United States, and its impact is particularly prevalent among school-aged youth and their families. Children & Schools , Health & Social Work and Social Work Research are available by subscription at a discounted rate for NASW members, either online or in print.

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CCRC

JANUARY 9, 2025

Resources include: Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires ( En Espaol ) Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage ( En Espaol ) Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire – e-book for young children. ( The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The panelists discussed contributing factors to school gun violence, the school social workers role in creating a safe learning environment, and preventative practices to reduce violence in schools. NASW also supports School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (SWISS) which aims to hire and retain school social workers.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JANUARY 19, 2025

Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), was the plenary speaker at the International Conference on The 2nd International Conference of the ASEAN Social Work and Social Development 2025 Social Work Horizons: Charting the Path with Research and Practice held on 9-10 January 2025.

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N.A.H

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

In this clip, I talk with my good friend and fellow Macro Social Worker and Equity Advocate Surabhi Pandit about how our activism organizing dialogues on race and equity as graduate students at The University of Michigan School of Social Work contributed to her Social Justice Origin Story.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

She says the drills occur monthly, more frequently at the beginning of the school year, and are fortified by an assembly in the fall about active shooters. The assembly is led by the school resource officer and follows the ALICE Training curriculum. When asked if she feels safe at school, she answers neither yes nor no.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

MARCH 29, 2024

Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work. Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Todd Sage , Ph.D.,

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CCRC

JANUARY 21, 2025

The $322 Billion budget introduces no cuts to core programs, and maintains initiatives to fully implement Universal Transitional Kindergarten, expand after school and summer school programs, and Universal school meals.

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The program is available as a high school course via virtual or in-person, an after-school program, or a series of workshops. Many schools have already started to implement SEL content into their curriculum. We aim to see SEL as a required curriculum in ALL high schools across the country.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Louis, MO, October 24-27, 2024; nine UConn School of Social Work faculty members and 12 Ph.D. CSWE's 70th Annual Program Meeting takes place in St. students will offer 18 presentations of their work. Friday, October 25, 2024 Time : 10:30 a.m. - Mortley, C. Klicheva, E. Harding, S. & & Mbewe, Y.

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Creative Play Therapist

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The Soultenders Child and Family Center, in collaboration with the Youth Empowerment Network, is hosting a donation drive to support youth impacted by the Eaton Canyon Fire, which devastated the community and destroyed 5,000 homes and schools. Marks School Altadena Children’s Center Soultenders Clients notebooks, pens, etc.)

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CO4Kids

JANUARY 30, 2025

Back to Blogs Community Blog Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Childs Development If a child is struggling, parents and teachers might ask: Is it school adjustment, poor coping skills, bad behavior, or could my child have Autism?

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CO4Kids

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

If the family doesnt have a protection plan and there are no identified caregivers, a school or others will make a referral to the county. I know children who came home from school, and their parents never came home. Can teachers be listed as an emergency contact at a school if parents are not available or have been detained?

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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 1, 2024

The Nordic-Baltic Doctoral Network in Social Work (NBSW) is a joint network of doctoral schools, universities, and other institutions in social work in seven countries. The network provides research training […]

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Community Care

OCTOBER 22, 2024

. ‘Not enough voted in strike ballot’ UNISON head of local government Mike Short said: “Not enough workers voted in the recent strike ballot, so UNISON has accepted an increase of £1,290 for all relevant staff in schools and local government.”

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CO4Kids

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development showed an increase in family homelessness in Colorado from 2,151 in 2022 to 3,641 in 2023; and WHEREAS, McKinney-Vento Liaisons across Colorado School Districts reported nearly 18,000 students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade who were unsheltered, staying in emergency shelter, transitional housing, hotels/motels, (..)

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The New Social Worker

MAY 15, 2023

Self-care does not just happen. We need to be intentional about accountability that holds us to our commitments. As such, devising successful self-care plans requires intentionally considering what accountability measures/strategies to use.

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CCRC

APRIL 11, 2025

Look for signs of stress such as stomachaches, headaches, changes in appetite, mood swings, declining school performance, and isolation. This is how many children communicate when they dont have the words to say what is on their mind.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 14, 2025

Strengthening Social Work Education in Beijing, China Prof.

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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 5, 2024

To address this challenge, Shelter is rolling out a new program to provide mental health counseling services at local schools throughout Chicagoland. Shelter’s clinical team will help confront the dire need for youth mental health services that is much greater than current school staff can address.

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Community Care

JANUARY 13, 2025

. ‘Incalculable’ impact of poverty on childhood “The impact of poverty on childhood is incalculable, children arrive at school hungry and are unable to focus on learning, families are queuing up at food banks and schools are routinely buying coats, shoes and even washing clothes for pupils and their families,” the ADCS said.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Now Mr. Bs lawyers, The Bronx Defenders, the Family Justice Law Center and the New York University School of Law Family Defense Clinic, are asking New Yorks highest court, the Court of Appeals, to take up the case and overturn the lower courts. The family court (New Yorks term for what other states sometimes call juvenile court,) agreed.

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CCRC

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The ceremony was hosted earlier in November and included Moses, Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes, County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre, and Dr. Marti Baum of Loma Linda University. “I The Local Champion Award is awarded annually by First 5 San Bernardino and this year, Moses was among the recipients.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They are School Member of International Association of Schools of Soci al Work (IASSW). They will organize the International scientific conference “ Social Work and Social Policy in times of crises” which will be held in Ohrid from 19 until 21 September 2023.They For more details : [link]. Contact : Vladimir Ilievski.

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Community Care

MARCH 11, 2025

They would be placed under a “corporate parenting duty”, through government amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill , ministers’ legislative vehicle for reforming children’s social care.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 25, 2022

Part of that is the transitions I’ve made in life (high school to college, and then college to post-grad can make that difficult), but part of it is also that I had no long-term goals with therapy.

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