NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

Five years ago, like many other states, California passed a law to reopen the statute of limitations so survivors of child sexual abuse could sue those responsible. What lawmakers had in mind, of course, was institutions such as the Catholic Church, then mired in scandal over abuses by priests and institutional cover-up. As a result, to take one example, the Diocese of Los Angeles has had to pay $1.5 billion in settlements with survivors.

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CCRC

APRIL 11, 2025

In our current political and economic climate, many adults have been tense, and children may be experiencing feelings of fear and worry. Even at a young age, children may have questions about their observations. Here are some ways to help address your childs current event concerns. Age 3-5 Observe their behaviors and emotions as they play. Children this young may not yet have the vocabulary to share their thoughts and feelings, however they exhibit emotions through play.

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Community Care

APRIL 4, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The watchdog that monitors Social Work England has written to cabinet ministers to raise concerns over chronic delays to fitness to practise (FtP) cases. In its latest report on the regulator, covering 2024, the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) said Social Work England had failed to meet its standard on the fairness and efficiency of its FTP system , for the third year running.

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Children’s Defense Fund

APRIL 4, 2025

By Marian Wright Edelman The night before he was assassinated, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his prophetic final speech, Ive Been to the Mountaintop, in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a speech he almost didnt give. He had returned to Memphis on the morning of April 3, 1968, to continue his support of the citys striking Black sanitation workers, but as the day went on he was exhausted and running a fever and the weather was stormy.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 10, 2025

April 2425 | Ronda, Spain & Online | Free Registration How can citizen participation thrive in the age of AI? Join global experts, local leaders, and social welfare professionals to explore participation, digital inclusion, and smart social services at the ICSW International Conference on Participation, Social Welfare, and Local Administration in Times of AI.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 14, 2025

What do these words even mean? The deeper I get into mindbody science, the more I am blown away by what it has to teach me. In this newsletter Ill dig into an approach to meditation I never really understood until now. Ill share my perspective on what makes it powerful and explore how it differs from my traditional longstanding meditation practice. 1 First, the groundwork.

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CCRC

APRIL 3, 2025

Play-Based Learning: Why Play Matters in Early Childhood Education Children develop at a rapid rate from birth through adolescence. All children learn and grow in their own unique way but play is a great way to introduce children to new concepts and create a love for learning. Play-based learning recognizes the natural curiosity within children and capitalizes on those instincts with hands on discovery and exploration.

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Community Care

APRIL 14, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The Department for Education (DfE) has made huge cuts in payments for families to resource therapy through the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). Less than two weeks after confirming that the fund would continue – one day after it expired – the DfE has made four significant restrictions to the support each child or family can receive through the ASGSF in 202

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Children’s Defense Fund

APRIL 15, 2025

Monday: North Texas Families to Discuss Impact of Potential Medicaid, SNAP Cuts on Children In July 2024, more than 485,000 children in Dallas & Tarrant Counties relied on Medicaid for their health care, according to Texas Health and Human Services data. These children could face serious consequences if Capitol Hill cuts Medicaid. Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 DALLAS, TX On Monday, North Texas families will gather at Friendshi

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 14, 2025

Strengthening Social Work Education in Beijing, China Prof. Antoinette Lombard, President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), participated in two impactful events in Beijing, China: 21 March: Capacity Building event 22 March: Launch of the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Education program Both events were organized by the Chinese Association of Social Work Education (CASWE) and the Kiswick Foundation, and were honored by the presence of Prof.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 14, 2025

Avoiding wormholes and giving the kid sister a break Artist's illustration of a supermassive black hole in the middle of the ultradense galaxy M60-UCD1. Credit: NASA and ESA. My Ultimate Stress Relief Cheat Sheets , published last July, kicked off with a timeline of answers to the question: Why didnt I know that anxiety was behind my pain? 2015: I dont care why I didnt know.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 13, 2025

West Virginia probably spends on child welfare at a rate anywhere from 9% to 44% above the national average. All posts in this series are available here. West Virginia Watch is at it again. Thats the publication that has published thousands upon thousands of words about the child welfare system in the Child Removal Capital of America and not one of those words that I can find comes from a parent who lost a child to foster care.

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CCRC

APRIL 3, 2025

If we dont get it, shut it down.” Calling for fair pay, child care providers and the SEIU Local 99 Child Care Providers United Union took to the streets of a Van Nuys neighborhood on April 2. The rally and march took place outside the Busy Bee Daycare, where owner Heidy Escobar Rocha addressed a crowd of providers, advocates, and reporters. Many of us here today are dedicated child care providers, devoted to nurturing and educating infants, toddlers, and school aged children on a day-in an

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Community Care

APRIL 2, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social Work England will not review a sample of practitioners continuing professional development (CPD) records following the three-month registration renewal period for the second year running. While practitioners will face the same CPD requirements during the 2025 renewal round as previously – submitting two pieces of learning, one of which must have been reflected upon with a peer

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CO4Kids

APRIL 2, 2025

Back to Blogs Community Blog Governor Polis Proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month April marks the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month in Colorado. Communities across the nation and Colorado are planting pinwheel gardens and wearing blue throughout the month of April. The Office of Children, Youth and Families calls all individuals, communities, legislators, state agencies, media, and organizations, as well as public and private service providers in the state, to strengthen families

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Center for Child Protection

APRIL 3, 2025

Throughout April, we’re shining a light on the incredible agencies that make up our district’s Child Protection Team those who work together every day to #ProtectAustinKids and support families impacted by abuse. We are equally as proud to highlight our own team at the Center for Child Protection that coordinates this multidisciplinary effort and provides a safe, child-friendly place for kids to begin their journey toward healing.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 10, 2025

The Canadian Association for Social Work Education Association canadienne pour la formation en travail social (CASWE-ACFTS) is pleased to invite you to a landmark event: Social Work Through the Lens of Time / Le travail social au fil des ans taking place virtually from May 2123, 2025.This historic summit celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Social Work Review / Revue canadienne de service social (CSWR/RCSS).

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Even the Wizard of Oz couldnt do that. But at last, were getting a peek behind the curtain. Seventeen years after we first raised the issue, an ugly little practice that leads to hundreds of needless foster care placements in Kansas every year finally is getting some attention though far from all of the attention it deserves. The Kansas Legislature passed, and the governor signed, a bill that may slightly reduce the number of times this practice is invoked but it still allows the family police

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CCRC

APRIL 10, 2025

For leading the way in father engagement with our Nurturing Fathers program, CCRC is being honored with the Shine a Light award. The ceremony hosted by Childrens Network of San Bernardino County in early April honors individuals and organizations that make an impact in the lives of children and families in the San Bernardino County community. Each year, we kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with this event as a powerful reminder of the light that shines through acts of kindness, advocacy, and

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Community Care

APRIL 10, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The government will create a national agency to provide oversight of child protection practice in England, the safeguarding minister has revealed. The Child Protection Authority (CPA) will provide “national leadership and learning on child protection and safeguarding”, with work to establish it beginning this year, Jess Phillips told the House of Commons this week.

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Child Care Aware

APRIL 3, 2025

Statement on CCAoA Urges Administration to Change Course on Federal Early Learning Staff Reductions

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Center for Child Protection

APRIL 3, 2025

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re highlighting the agencies that work tirelessly to protect and support children across Travis Countybecause every child deserves a safe home and a chance to heal. Among these vital partners is the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). DFPS plays a critical role in child abuse investigations, often serving as the first point of contact when theres concern for a childs safety.

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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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International Federation of Social Workers

APRIL 12, 2025

IFSW is pleased to announce that President Joachim Mumba will be participating in a distinguished panel discussion at the upcoming ICSW International Conference on Participation, Social Welfare and Local Administration […]

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

The family policing system in Philadelphia tears apart families at the second highest rate among Americas largest cities, even when rates of family poverty are factored in. In an extraordinary three-part series, the Philadelphia Inquirer looks at how that citys system destroys children in the name of saving them and what can be done about it. Part One deals with widespread abuse in foster care.

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University of Connecticut

APRIL 10, 2025

Kristin Waters, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP Webinar Tuesday, June 17, TIME? 2 CECs Dr. Kristin Waters, a clinical pharmacist in psychiatry and assistant clinical professor at the UConn School of Pharmacy will join us to examine current pharmacotherapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder. In the first half of the webinar, Dr.

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Community Care

APRIL 1, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) will continue in 2025-26, with 50m available to fund therapies and specialist assessments for children formerly in the care system. Children’s minister Janet Daby made the announcement today after being called to the House of Commons to confirm whether the ASGSF had a future, one day after it expired.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

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.

The New Social Worker

APRIL 1, 2025

Happy National Poetry Month! The National Social Work Poetry Contest is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work and The New Social Worker magazine. Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 contest! Read the winning poems.

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Center for Child Protection

APRIL 3, 2025

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re highlighting the vital partnerships that make our work at the Center for Child Protection possible. One of these critical partners is the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, whose dedication helps ensure justice and healing for children impacted by abuse and neglect. The District Attorney’s Office contributes significantly to the Child Protection Team (CPT), providing 20 attorneys who specialize in combating child exploitation, a

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to social workers. All social workers should review the new text and affirm their commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics.

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Shelter, Inc

APRIL 3, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelter Celebrates 50 Years of Service with A Half-Century of Hope Event Arlington Heights, IL April 4, 2025 Shelter Youth & Family Services is proud to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration, A Half-Century of Hope , will take place at 6:00 p.m. on April 26 at Loft21 in Lincolnshire. This special evening will honor five decades of dedicated service to helping children and families in crisis, bringing together community members for an unforgettable night of en

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