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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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]
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.
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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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 14, 2025
A story I missed from late last year: The Maine Morning Star reports on how, as the headline says, Maines definition of neglect is easy to conflate with poverty Citing two Maine family defense attorneys, the story concludes: Kilgore said she has families on the verge of reunification, but who are delayed because they are trying to find the money for a security deposit.
The Guardian
JANUARY 14, 2025
Public service cuts and stark impact of poverty are causing worse outcomes for children, according to survey Poor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research. Growing rates of mental illness in both parents and children were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive surv
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. Infants are at increased risk of harm due to growth in the numbers of parents with mental health and substance misuse issues, ,research has found. Directors linked the trends in parental needs to poverty, inadequate housing and the legacy of pandemic, and said they were leaving the youngest children at risk of neglect and physical injury.
CO4Kids
JANUARY 13, 2025
Back to Blogs Community Blog January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. This month the Colorado Department of Human Services reaffirms its commitment to protect and empower survivors of all forms of human trafficking, to prosecute traffickers, and to bring an end to human trafficking in the United States and around the world.
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Beyond Advocacy
JANUARY 12, 2025
The funeral service for former President James Earl Carter was an event of the magnitude deserving of someone who lived a life dedicated to helping others. The theme of that event attended by President Joseph Biden, who delivered the eulogy, and four remaining living former Presidents, was character.
The Guardian
JANUARY 13, 2025
Annual sector review says tax and wage rises and council funding cuts have left services in state of acute precarity Charities providing specialist care to thousands of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and severe autism are having to evict residents to avoid insolvency because of tax and wage rises and local authority funding cuts. Non-profit providers say their work is in a state of acute precarity with many preparing to cut services, close doors to new residents and effectively evi
Community Care
JANUARY 16, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Home secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a national audit of gang-related child sexual exploitation (CSE), to examine the current scale and nature of the problem. Alongside the three-month review, led by Baroness (Louise) Casey, the government will support – and fund – councils to carry out local inquiries into gang-based, initially in five areas, Cooper told the House of Common
Child Welfare Monitor
JANUARY 13, 2025
by Marie Cohen B.B. was born in 2022 and died of fentanyl poisoning in March 2023. During the ten years before B.B.s death, DCYF had received 30 reports on B.B.s family (many before B.B. was born) for issues including use of heroin, marijuana and alcohol in the home; lack of supervision of the children; domestic violence; an unsafe caregiver living with the family; an unsafe and unclean living environment unsecured guns in the home out-of-control behaviors by B.B.s older siblings at school, with
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.
Children’s Defense Fund
JANUARY 15, 2025
Aung comes to Childrens Defense Fund after previously serving in roles of leadership for the youth civic engagement organization Generation Citizen and the New York State Education Department. Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 NEW YORK, NY The national youth advocacy organization Childrens Defense Fund has named Khin Mai Aung as its state director of the Childrens Defense Fund New York (CDF-NY) office.
The Guardian
JANUARY 11, 2025
One in three people born today will develop the disease, meaning pressures will become ever more acute I agree with Sonia Sodha that there are risks to doing nothing on social care ( Labour had plenty of time to ponder social care. Now it has a chance to deliver , Comment). Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge of our time but the current system is not set up to meet the needs of almost 1 million people living with dementia in the UK.
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. Council fee rises for social care providers have lagged behind increases in the national living wage (NLW) for each of the past three years, providers have reported. The research, carried out before the government’s autumn 2024 Budget added an estimated 2.8bn to the costs of adult social care in 2025-26, revealed that services were facing increasing workforce challenges.
All For Kids
JANUARY 17, 2025
Holiday magic shined brightly this season, thanks to the incredible generosity that powered the All For Kids 2024 Holiday Gift Drive. Under the theme Lets Grow Joy Together, One Gift at a Time, the event brought smiles to nearly 2,100 children and their families nationwide. Over $65,000 worth of toys, clothing, and surprises made their way into the hands of children, turning holiday wishes into reality.
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.
Children’s Defense Fund
JANUARY 16, 2025
The study found nearly one in three rural children in Texas depend on Medicaid. More than 239,000 children in Texas small towns rely on Medicaid/CHIP coverage. Media Contact: Dr. Brandy Taylor Dd, btaylordede@childrensdefense.org , CDF-Texas State Director, 903-926-5331 John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 AUSTIN, TX Childrens Defense Fund-Texas is again urging state and federal leaders to protect Medicaid funding in light of a new Georgetown Unive
CO4Kids
JANUARY 17, 2025
Back to Blogs Parent Partner Blog Cobbled Streets Offers Transformative Experiences to Kids in Foster Care Shari Shink, founder and executive director of Cobbled Streets, is like a fairy godmother to kids in foster and kinship care. Cobbled Streets provided individualized and group activities to 3,192 kids in 2024. The enriching activities they provide include equine therapy, trauma-informed yoga, educational trips, cultural excursions, tickets to shows, swimming lessons, summer camps, music les
CCRC
JANUARY 13, 2025
In the event of an emergency, its important for families to have a go bag of essential supplies that can aid them in the event of an immediate evacuation. Preparing before an emergency takes place can help ensure a safe and swift exit when an emergency arises. This blog explains how to assemble a go bag. Wildfires arent the only emergency that poses a risk for California families; earthquakes, mudslides and flooding are also a threat.
Center for Child Protection
JANUARY 16, 2025
At just 16, *Caroline came to the Center for Child Protection after enduring sexual abuse by a trusted family member. She was overwhelmed and unsure how she could ever feel safe around others again. Thats when she met Mickler, the Centers facility dog, who became an unwavering source of comfort in her journey toward healing. During her therapy sessions at the Center, Mickler was always there, his steady presence helping Caroline feel safe enough to process her emotions and rebuild her confidence
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Children’s Defense Fund
JANUARY 17, 2025
By Marian Wright Edelman If you want to be importantwonderful. If you want to be recognizedwonderful. If you want to be greatwonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. Thats a new definition of greatness. And this morning, the thing that I like about it: by giving that definition of greatness, it means that everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.
Michigan Social Work
JANUARY 14, 2025
Assistant Professor Ashley Cureton has been named a 2025 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. The 15 honorees were selected based on their teaching, research and service from a pool of several hundred nominees. They represent the future of academia and serve as inspirations to students and faculty members. I am beyond thankful to receive this incredible recognition.
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 13, 2025
As the new year begins, many are participating in Dry January, a time when many people choose to refrain from drinking alcohol for the entire month. Whether motivated by health reasons or a desire to explore a life without alcohol, Dry January can offer more than just a temporary resetits a chance for personal growth and reflection. If youre curious about your relationship with alcohol, participating in Dry January can offer a host of benefits: Health : Reducing alcohol consumption has been prov
American Board of Clinical Social Work
JANUARY 12, 2025
A few years ago, the University of Denver administration conducted interviews with corporate CEOs and upper level management within the government to determine what their students should be learning in order to be attractive in the current job market. The consistent answers were the ability to work in teams and good EQ. Interesting thatthe art of accompanyingis valued in many settings!
Community Care
JANUARY 16, 2025
by Isabelle Trowler Some of you will have known and admired Sue very much; some of you will have heard of Sue by reputation. More of you will have heard of the family safeguarding model – the practice framework for childrens social care that Sue tirelessly developed and helped scale up across England over the past 10 years. She knew how intense and emotional the work can be Sue cared a lot about children and their families, but she also cared a lot about social work.
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