Child Welfare Monitor

JANUARY 10, 2025

by Marie Cohen This post was originally published on Child Welfare Monitor DC on December 9, 2024. Because I rarely post on that site, I am letting it expire and will include future DC-focused posts on Child Welfare Monitor. Complete Fiscal Year 2024 data now on the Dashboard of the District of Columbias Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) reveal significant changes over the previous fiscal year.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Substance use during pregnancy is common: about 1 in 7 pregnant people drink alcohol, 1 in 20 binge drink, and 4 in 10 of those who drink also use other substances, most frequently tobacco and cannabis. January is Birth Defects Awareness Month, a call to action for social workers to share a key message: for a healthy pregnancy, it is safest to avoid alcohol, smoking, and other recreational drugs.

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CCRC

JANUARY 9, 2025

The stress of the California wildfires can be overwhelming for children, who cannot understand the chaos. Whether theyre evacuated or simply hearing the sirens and smelling smoke, the experience can create feelings of anxiety and fear in children. Parents and caregivers can help console children with some tips from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

When everyone --schools, families, and community organizations -- pitches in, your program increases its chances of achieving its outcomes. The post Collaborations that Work: Engaging Schools, Families and Communities appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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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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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Maine State Capitol Things keep getting worse in Maine, a state that once was on the verge of having a model child welfare system. Dreadful decisions by two governors and vile grandstanding from one current and one former public official plunged the state into foster-care panic. So it should come as no surprise that more and more families are literally defense-less.

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Child Care Aware

JANUARY 2, 2025

Maegan Loktoffs aha moment came while attending a virtual presentation provided by Child Care Aware of Americas (CCAoA) Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery team. Maegan, Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliances (ECCLA) Executive Director, reached out to CCAoA, sharing, Disaster readiness is a topic near and dear to my heart and something our members have been asking for!

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Social Work.Career

JANUARY 13, 2025

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 20 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, January 2025 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 12, 2025

Self-care is about power, and its up to me to (re)claim mine. Self-care is a professional ethical responsibility and a personal human right. It gets easier, and it remains a struggle.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 8, 2025

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), in collaboration with IFSW, co-hosted the 2022 global summit Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind.

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Community Care

JANUARY 8, 2025

By Tim Spencer-Lane The Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill was introduced in Parliament on 17 December 2024. Part 1 of the bill contains reforms to childrens social care. Part 2 makes provision relating to education in England. Most of the social care reforms were foreshadowed in the policy paper, Keeping children safe, helping families thrive , which was published in November 2024.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Advocating for your health with bipolar disorder can be a challenge, especially when stigma and misunderstanding get in the way. Discover practical tips to ensure your voice is heard, your concerns are taken seriously, and you get the care you deserve.

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Shelter, Inc

JANUARY 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shelter, Inc. and The Harbour Partner Under Federal Grant to Expand Emergency Shelter Services Arlington Heights, IL, January 13, 2025 Shelter, Inc. is excited to announce its partnership with The Harbour, a Park Ridge-based organization, to expand emergency shelter services for at-risk youth in suburban Cook County. The partnership is made possible through a federal grant from the U.S.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JANUARY 14, 2025

Jointly organised by Department of Social Work, University of Delhi and International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)January 16, 2025 Concept Note : [link] Programme Schedule : [link]

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 1, 2025

Confidentiality? Noncompete? Be sure that you have a clear understanding of key contractual terms, and their ethical implications, before accepting your next social work job.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 16, 2025

A recent global study reveals a troubling decline in the working conditions and well-being of social workers over the past three years.

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Community Care

JANUARY 13, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Poverty and homelessness are driving demand for children’s social care, directors have warned. Lack of adequate housing, welfare reforms and families lacking access to public funds are adding to pressures on children’s services, an Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) survey has found.

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CCRC

JANUARY 7, 2025

Children experience feelings in a big way as they learn to regulate their emotions. A recent child development training for parents in the Antelope Valley helped participants learn to address these behaviors and FLIP IT. Thats an acronym for Feelings, Limits, Inquiries, and Prompts. The Center for Resilient Children explains each element: Feelings : Gently talk with the child about their feelings.

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Swhelper

JANUARY 8, 2025

Youth homelessness is an urgent issue in the United States with an estimated 4.2 million young people experiencing homelessness annually. These vulnerable youth face significant challenges that go far beyond the lack of stable housing, they are at higher risk for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and exploitation.

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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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Center for Child Protection

JANUARY 16, 2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events or environments a person may experience during their childhood. These experiences don’t always involve abuse; they can include anything from neglect to household dysfunction or significant loss. The critical takeaway is that ACEs can have profound effects on both the brain and body, physically shaping an individual’s biological responses and chemistry.

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 6, 2025

Balancing your doctoral education with work and family life is challenging, but its far from impossible. With the right mindset, effective time management, support from loved ones, and a commitment to self-care, you can not only survive but thrive.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a […]

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Community Care

JANUARY 15, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Most social workers believe a disconnect exists between senior management and frontline practitioners, a Community Care poll has found. The need to ensure leaders are in touch with the front line has been highlighted in both the major reviews of children’s services in England carried out over the past 15 years.

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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.

All For Kids

JANUARY 10, 2025

While technology offers parents a quick way to entertain their children, it can also be addictive if not used in moderation. A great way to reduce excessive screen time is by encouraging your kids to engage in tech-free projects that are both fun and creative, like reading a book, trying an indoor obstacle course, or playing a board game. Were sharing our favorite screen-free activities that inspire interaction, learning, and imagination without the use of technology.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 10, 2025

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Heres some information from the CDC : 7.1 percent of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 4.4 million) have diagnosed anxiety For children aged 3-17 years with anxiety, more than 1 in 3 also have behavior problems (37.9%) and about 1 in 3 also have depression (32.3%) Among children living below 100% of the federal poverty level, mo

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Center for Child Protection

JANUARY 3, 2025

Three Decades of Leadership and Advocacy in Child Protection The Center for Child Protection is proud to celebrate Amanda Van Hoozer, our Chief Program Officer, who has been awarded the Family Investigations & Alternative Response Challenge Coin by Texas Child Protective Investigations (CPI) at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

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NASW Foundation

JANUARY 2, 2025

Substance use during pregnancy is common: about 1 in 7 pregnant people drink alcohol, 1 in 20 binge drink, and 4 in 10 of those who drink also use other substances, most frequently tobacco and.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) has published its 2023/24 Activity Report, showcasing a year of impactful initiatives and steadfast commitment to social work advocacy across the Commonwealth.

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Community Care

JANUARY 2, 2025

The government will set up an independent commission to recommend long-term reform to adult social care, it announced today. The body, which will be led by former senior civil servant Baroness (Louise) Casey, will examine the key issues facing the sector today before recommending changes designed to help achieve the government’s ambition of creating a ‘national care service’ and based on a cross-party consensus.

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All For Kids

JANUARY 10, 2025

Todays children face an increasingly complex world, leaving parents, researchers, and care professionals wondering how to monitor a childs well-being. Depending on your perspective, youll look at an array of indicators. Such variations can make it difficult to understand and assess childrens well-being, so weve provided an overview of child well-being, its evaluation methods, and key indicators for each area.

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Creative Play Therapist

JANUARY 10, 2025

The recent fires in Los Angeles have deeply impacted our community, leaving families grappling with loss and uncertainty. For children, the experience of losing their home, school, or sense of safety can be especially overwhelming. Their emotions may feel too big to express, and their questions may not always have easy answers. As a trauma therapist, Ive seen how community-wide events like these can disrupt a childs world.

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Swhelper

JANUARY 6, 2025

Behind the vibrant facades of our communities lies a silent yet powerful shift in leadership. This change isn’t heralded with grand declarations but is found in the quiet resolve of individuals dedicated to understanding and embracing the diversity that surrounds them.

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