Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Colin and Colt Gray: TMZ Maylia Sotelo: Fox 11 A fourteen-year-old boy and a fifteen-year-old girl are charged as adults, one for a mass shooting and the other for selling a fentanyl tablet that killed an older teenager. These two young people had something in common–a long history of neglect (and sometimes abuse) by their parents and a failure to intervene by child welfare services despite multiple reports that children were in danger.

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Center for Child Protection

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Michael Torres, has been honored with the Best Nonprofit CEO award by the Austin Business Journal. The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions made by chief executives in their respective fields. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of 80 nominees across 10 categories. Michael, who has been with the Center for Child Protection for more than 30 years, accepted the award at an event on October 16, paying tribute to the powerful par

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Some kids come home after school and can’t seem to hold themselves together. Meltdowns. There is a belief that after holding themselves together all day at school, they use home as a safe place to let it go. Maybe for some. For those where it may be the case that they truly are spent holding themselves together at school, we wonder about neurodivergences and/or mental health challenges.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of Social Work as a Global Profession: Handbook for Teaching and Learning, on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, from 12:15 […]

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

● This just in: America’s foremost scholar on the intersection of racism and family policing (and a member of the NCCPR Board of Directors) Prof. Dorothy Roberts has received a MacArthur Fellowship -- the awards that are commonly known as “genius grants.” From the New York Times story : Another fellow, Dorothy Roberts, a legal scholar and public policy researcher focused on racial inequities in social services, said she appreciated receiving the fellowship after spending decades writing about to

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The child said they were bored. It was a casual hint to the parent that the child wanted to watch TV. The child was hoping to appeal to the parent’s wish to make them happy by signaling distress. The child was moping. The parent said, “I hear you.” That’s it. Then the parent carried on with what they were doing. The parent knew not to rush in to make their child feel better by giving into something.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By Jo Seiders NASW Senior Human Rights Policy Associate – DEI As with most holidays, the history behind their recognition is complex, with perspectives that are dynamic and intersectional. Social workers, who continuously advocate for justice across cultures, must create space for reflection and education to foster inclusivity. This includes promoting policies that elevate those who are underrepresented and those whose perspectives are often neglected.

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International Federation of Social Workers

OCTOBER 8, 2024

IFSW United Nations representatives Sebastian Cordoba, Evelyn Tomaszewski and Anne Deepak attended the UN’s Summit of the Future (as part of the General Assembly High-Level Week) and parallel events advocating […]

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2018 The State Assembly holds a hearing Oct. 9 that could be a first step in the right direction Last March, the New York City Family Policy Project , an essential resource, and not just for New Yorkers, published a comprehensive report on the harm done by the state’s child abuse hotline, which is run by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 9, 2024

You have to understand, the nar-cissist isn’t looking for a win/win. They’re often not even looking for a win/lose. What they are looking for is to make the life of someone they blame, miserable. If they win something in the process, that’s just a bonus. Sure, there will be some outcomes they will prefer, but don’t lose sight that significantly, their motivation is your demise.

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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 Child and Family Corp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Key takeaways for caregivers Children learn a lot about themselves through daily conversations with caregivers. When caregivers talk to toddlers about their own bodies, thoughts, and feelings, they give them opportunities to attend to themselves. Mothers from Canada and Vanuatu differ in how they talk to their toddlers about these matters. These cultural differences may affect how early in life young children think of themselves as separate individuals.

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National Casa Gal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

National CASA/GAL emphasizes the profound importance of kinship care, particularly during September, which is observed as National Kinship Care Month. Read More. The post Kinship care keeps children and youth connected appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A statement from the IFSW Indigenous Commission: Orange Shirt Day commemorates the many Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and placed in board schools as a […]

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Center for Child Protection

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A Community United in Hope and Healing This year marks a special milestone for the Center for Child Protection – the 20th anniversary of our Guardian Angel Society. Launched in 2004 with just 20 supporters, this remarkable giving program has blossomed into a powerful network totaling 400 dedicated donors in 2024. Guardian Angel Society Co-Chair, Nicole Grupp, said the philanthropic gifts from members for the past two decades have played a crucial role in the “successful outcomes thes

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 9, 2024

There are many reasons why some toddlers and preschoolers are picky eaters. It could be a flavor thing, a texture thing, a digestive thing, and quite commonly… a giving in thing. Once those medical/biological issues are ruled out, what’s left is behavioral, meaning the kid is dictating dinner. It’s easy to happen. Just give in. For some, all it takes is once.

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The Child and Family Corp

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key takeaways for caregivers Although parents may try to shelter their children from collective tragedy, at some point, children of all ages will be exposed, personally or via peers, news, or family. Parents need to talk with their children (whether preschoolers, college-aged students, or somewhere in between) about such events and listen to their children’s concerns.

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The New Social Worker

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Professionally and personally, we must attend to our individual self-care of hope. We must practice that hope in our professional and collective actions.

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Nnatasha Tracy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Partnering with Otsuka Pharmaceuticals for World Mental Health Day has sparked controversy, but I believe collaboration with pharmaceutical companies can benefit patient advocacy and innovation. While I understand the skepticism around "big pharma," my work with Otsuka is about amplifying patient voices and ensuring medication development includes our needs.

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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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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 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, October 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Kicking off on 1 October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP2023) and concluding on 10 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day, this 3rd […]

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National Casa Gal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As we celebrate 40 years of VOCA, we reflect on its remarkable contributions and the lives it has changed. Read More. The post Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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The New Social Worker

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul can be a valuable resource for someone grappling with how to align their personal passion for social justice with their sensitive nature. Book review by Allison Berkowitz.

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Nnatasha Tracy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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CCRC

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Earth has been moving beneath our feet lately. In fact, 2024 is the most seismically active year in California since 1988. So far this year, the state has seen 14 earthquakes that measure over a 4.0 on the Richter scale. The Great Shake Out on October 17 is a day when millions of people worldwide participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home.

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International Federation of Social Workers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) will play a key role in advancing social work perspectives at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa from 20 […]

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Shelter, Inc

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home, but some families experience challenges and turmoil that lead to instability and trauma for children and youth. Each year, our generous donors and funders give so that every young person facing a crisis has access to shelter and support when they need it. As the 2023-2024 fiscal year ended, we reflected on our growth, accomplishments, and community connections.

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The New Social Worker

OCTOBER 1, 2024

An analogy to potty training can show children and their caregivers that emotions can also be felt in the body, and addressing these emotions early on can help with early management to lessen the risk of a crisis.

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Nnatasha Tracy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Looking for a more affordable alternative to ketamine for treatment-resistant depression? Discover how dextromethorphan/bupropion offers new hope. This article breaks down the differences between ketamine and dextromethorphan, their effectiveness, and how these antidepressants work. If you’ve struggled with depression treatments or face challenges accessing expensive therapies like ketamine, this guide might offer the answers you’ve been searching for.

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Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In 2018, ENGAGE launched the Small Grants Program to encourage faculty to build partnerships with Detroit community-based organizations and to support resident-led efforts to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods. These awards are supported by the Office of the Provost and are part of the School of Social Work’s strategic effort to connect Detroit engagement efforts and increase impact in the city.

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International Federation of Social Workers

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Image: Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) and Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) In a significant step toward enhancing social work practices in The Gambia, The Association of Social Workers in The Gambia (TASWIG) […]

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A Splintered Mind

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I joined the Midori Traveler’s Notebook (TN) club this past Summer. I missed the big blogging heyday about them around 2012 to 2015 when the Internet seem to explode over this nifty little notebook system, but I was all about digital back then. I loved my iPhone and didn’t feel a need to go analog. Recently, though, I noticed some artists doing inspiring things in their TNs, and I thought this could be the kick in the pants I needed to fit sketching back into my life.

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Relias

OCTOBER 12, 2024

When a natural disaster happens, there may be little or no time to prepare. Areas across the U.S. know this all too well. With only a few days’ notice of an incoming hurricane, a few minutes for a deadly tornado — or no notice at all for a fire, earthquake, active shooter, or other sudden calamity — advance planning is the only way to mitigate potentially deadly impacts.

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