The Guardian

AUGUST 4, 2023

More state funding and economies of scale are luring buyers but such firms prioritise shareholders, not society Childcare sector in England ‘must not become playground for private equity’ It’s easy to see why private equity houses are attracted to investment in essential services such as elderly care, fostering and, increasingly, childcare.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

He was also supportive of its decision to back his recommendations to create expert child protection practitioners to lead safeguarding cases in pilot areas, introduce an early career framework to improve post-qualifying social work training, boost foster carer recruitment, enhance support for kinship carers and increase leaving care grants.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Children’s services also accounted for almost half of councils’ projected overspends for 2023-24, according to a survey of 31 authorities by the CCN and the Society of County Treasurers (SCT). The CCN said this was driven by rising demand in the wake of the pandemic and rising placement costs for children in care.

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Famcare

MAY 2, 2023

According to recent estimates, over 600,000 American children have recently been placed in foster care. This makes foster care one of the most challenging sectors for case managers. Fortunately, there are case management solutions available to help foster care agencies with their work.

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Relias

MAY 1, 2024

Community inclusion Community inclusion is fundamental to improving socialization for individuals with IDD, cultivating environments that nurture their overall well-being, and fostering a sense of belonging and significance. Quality of life refers to an individual’s perception of how good their life is across several factors.

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Prosper Health Collective

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fostering Connection: Experiential gifts often involve shared activities, strengthening the bonds between individuals. As we navigate a world inundated with material possessions, the gift of experience can foster mindfulness and lasting memories, deepening the intimacy of our relationships.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MARCH 14, 2024

The journal seeks to disseminate proposals, analyses, and debates on social issues from theoretical-conceptual, political, and historical perspectives within the plurality of critical approaches in the social sciences and in dialogue with other disciplines.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 9, 2023

Call for articles/contribution – Social Dialogue #28 Theme : Social Work, Social Development Goals and Global Sustainable Development Social work aligns with the SDGs, especially in eradicating poverty, promoting gender equality, fostering social inclusion, and empowering communities.

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Beyond Advocacy

JUNE 13, 2023

CRISP and the National Foster Youth Institute will host a congressional briefing tomorrow, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. 1446 – Foster Youth and Drivers Act , and S.699, 699, its companion bill in the Senate, in conjunction with the Congressional Social Work Caucus and the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The summer school is an endeavor that fosters leadership through social work theories, research, and practices to inform policies and activism on gender and social justice locally and globally.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

JANUARY 14, 2024

Current areas of emphasis include population health, evidence-based practice, guideline development, dissemination and implementation, fostering stronger integration of practice-based evidence in ongoing decision making and defining the direction of the future of psychology education and practice. The post Lynn F.

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Beyond Advocacy

AUGUST 25, 2022

Sherraden stated: “Of interest to social workers, the CDA policy gives much larger deposits to foster kids and homeless kids, but also includes all newborns. In July, the California State Senate and Assembly unanimously passed a $35 million basic income program for youth aging out of foster care.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Over years of instruction, the APA has continually cited the use of culturally responsive practices as a necessity, not solely an option, to proactively address the unique needs of our increasingly diverse societies 1. Further, the importance placed on connection in collectivistic societies is thought to foster vital support mechanisms (e.g.,

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MAY 27, 2022

She has no power and no privilege in our society. She is the state’s “Child Advocate,” and before that ran a prestigious private agency specializing in adoption and foster care. million – and the state would save more than that in reducing needless investigations and foster care. Sorey grew up in poverty.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It traced the history and documented the racism that infused the work of the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The snapshot number – the number of children trapped in foster care on any given day -- is even worse. Massachusetts children were trapped in foster care at a rate 65% above the national average.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

AUGUST 14, 2023

Advancing Social Work Praxis: Uniting Communities to Tackle Adversity, Vulnerability, and Trauma South Africa continues to experience unprecedented weather patterns that place members of society at more risk than they already are due to unabating historical inequalities and injustices linked with colonisation and apartheid.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Landers’ research: “more than 80% of Native American people who were fostered or adopted eventually reunify.” ● In New York, a bill that would allow children continued contact with their parents even after their legal rights to those parents have been terminated has – again – been passed by the State Legislature.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Ruchi Fitzgerald, a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Legislative Advocacy Committee, explains the enormous harm done by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to children of mothers with substance use disorder – by driving those mothers away from help. ? The police asked news media to alert readers and viewers.

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The Guardian

OCTOBER 22, 2022

For decades, society has turned a deaf ear to the suffering of children at the hands of abusive adults. It was not just in children’s homes, foster care and the church, but also in the wider community. Sexual abuse and violence at the hands of adults (men and women) was rife.

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Community Care

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The latter two categories include social workers, Cafcass family court advisers, foster carers, children’s home staff, teachers and healthcare staff working with children, among many other groups.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Perspective: Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship Researchers at the UConn School of Social Work continue to leverage partnerships with state agencies to confront some of the most critical issues facing our society today. The law, passed in 2008, gives states the option to raise the foster care age limit from 18 to 21.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

This edition includes updated policy statements on a wide range of topics, including rural social work, voter rights and participation, mental health, hospice care, juvenile justice, foster care and adoption, and the rights of indigenous peoples. Ethical Standards in Social Work, Revised 3rd Edition , by Frederic C.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

AUGUST 14, 2023

Advancing Social Work Praxis: Uniting Communities to Tackle Adversity, Vulnerability, and Trauma South Africa continues to experience unprecedented weather patterns that place members of society at more risk than they already are due to unabating historical inequalities and injustices linked with colonisation and apartheid.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

It is within this vision of a better society that my passion for becoming a social worker takes root. Yet, for some, these setbacks can be overwhelming, leaving them feeling lost, hopeless, and overlooked by society. Through advocacy, social workers strive to create a society that values the dignity and worth of every individual.

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Irish Socail Worker

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This couple are foster carers, perhaps newly approved and inexperienced, and this frightened looking young person is being placed with them. Foster parents in some stories are portrayed as cruel and uncaring, supplanting the role of the ‘wicked stepmother’ character from fairy tales. The Positive Male.

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MQ Mental Health

JUNE 29, 2023

This partnership aims to provide a comprehensive roadmap for a whole society approach to protect people’s mental health amid the cost-of-living-crisis. The report offers targeted recommendations and solutions that different sectors of society can action to better support people through the crisis.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Contravening all the science and every major medical society with expertise in the area, the change has led to the confiscation of newborns at birth even when the only drug a mother was using was a legally-prescribed medication to counter the effects of opioids. But the story doesn’t stop there.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

The pandemic pushed the limited resources of these communities to their limit, exposing healthcare inequalities within societies across the world. It’s important to use empathic and active listening skills within these spaces to foster deeper connections and strengthen interpersonal bonds.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Designed to foster critical thinking, the book offers hope and possibility for a just environmental future. She has also expanded on the attendant syndromes, or “wake-up calls,” that tell us burnout is imminent and shows us how moral distress and injury negatively affect all those who are devoted to a just and ethical society.

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Community Care

MARCH 18, 2022

But this week the court ruled that the government had been entitled to decide that placements in settings such as hostels, shared houses, flats and bedsits, rather than children’s homes or foster care, were suitable for some older children and that there was no legal basis for the court to intervene.

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Social Work Bubble

MARCH 14, 2022

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change. Micro Social Work.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

How Stigma Affects People With Addiction The stigma surrounding people with substance use disorders is a common phenomenon that can significantly impact treatment outcomes, health providers, research, policies, and society. It can also foster an environment of trust and respect.

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Irish Socail Worker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

It is therefore vital for society and for individuals impacted by abuse that disclosure is encouraged, facilitated, and supported. Disclosure can help a person move towards healing, it can identify current and future children that may be at risk, and it can assist in bringing a perpetrator to justice.

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Social Work With Adults

JUNE 14, 2023

By demonstrating the core skills of social work practice, genuine empathy, actively listening, and using inclusive language, social workers and social care staff can help build trust and foster open communication. This supportive environment enables LGBT+ individuals to feel comfortable sharing their stories, concerns and aspirations.

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Social Care

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Hopefully, I can move on and live independently and contribute to society. Joining up with foster agencies can help target potential new carers. These relationships help me feel like someone cares and that I have a place I can call home. Without Shared Lives I could have remained in the care ‘limbo’ I described earlier.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In times when freedom and democracy are challenged by environmental crisis, war, insecurity, and the growth of extreme-right movements in Europe, the overarching themes of the conference are respect for diversity, equality, and the achievement of socially responsible societies.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

She has also expanded on the attendant syndromes, or “wake-up calls,” that tell us burnout is imminent and shows us how moral distress and injury negatively affect all those who are devoted to a just and ethical society. Designed to foster critical thinking, the book offers hope and possibility for a just environmental future.

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