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It may be too soon to celebrate. Policy changes may be obscuring the numbers. This is a revised version of a column by Marie Cohen and Naomi Schaefer Riley that was published in the Dallas Morning News on April 1, 2025. Around the same time, Texas Public Radio published an excellent analysis with the same message, Why Texas Massive Drop in Child Neglect and Abuse Deaths is Misleading , as part of a major project called When Home is the Danger.
Just know that a kid’s need to be loved, admired, cared for by anyone other than their parents is often tied to the degree to which they are disconnected from their parents. That means these kids are more vulnerable to exploitation. Your connection to your kids is more protective of them than locking them up, taking away their phone, punishing them for misdeeds.
Back to Blogs News & Press News & Press CDHS spotlights ways to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Denver (March 31, 2025) In the decade since Colorado launched its Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline in April 2015, Coloradans have placed more than 1 million calls to report concerns related to child safety.
The latest bad bill in West Virginia would make it harder to keep siblings together. In some cases, this one encourages moving instantly to keep children from their parents (and their siblings) forever, regardless of why they came into care. All of the posts in this series are available here. Its becoming increasingly clear that in West Virginia, the Child Removal Capital of America, which tears apart families at a rate more than four times the national average, no impoverished child is safe whi
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Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
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
While its common knowledge that tobacco use increases the risk of cancer, under half of Americans are aware that even low amounts of alcohol use are a leading preventable cause of at least seven types of cancer. Every year, alcohol use contributes to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths, according to a recent advisory from the former U.S.
To my social work and therapist colleagues: Typically after my first meeting with people I serve, I would ask three questions: 1) What are your takeaways from our meeting? 2) What was your experience of me? 3) Is there anything I could have done differently to improve your experience? Those questions form a quick debrief. A debrief is about reflecting on the experience as opposed to discussing the content.
To my social work and therapist colleagues: Typically after my first meeting with people I serve, I would ask three questions: 1) What are your takeaways from our meeting? 2) What was your experience of me? 3) Is there anything I could have done differently to improve your experience? Those questions form a quick debrief. A debrief is about reflecting on the experience as opposed to discussing the content.
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
Media Contact: Dr. John Stanford, State Director, Childrens Defense Fund-Ohio,jstanford@childrensdfense.org, 740-914-902 Health experts and youth experts are concerned cuts to Medicaid would jeopardize the well-being of hundreds of thousands of children in Ohio. In 2023, approximately 1.4 million Ohio children were enrolled in Medicaid, according to KIDS COUNT Ohio.
Social workers are to be allowed to opt out of the proposed assisted dying process, the legislation’s sponsor has pledged. Labour’s Kim Leadbeater has promised to work with fellow MPs to amend her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to ensure practitioners other than health professionals are allowed not to participate. While social workers were originally not part of the bill’s process for assisted dying, they have been added to it through amendments made by Leadbeater dur
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.
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.
That people pleasing behavior. It’s not uncommon particularly for folks who grew up with an abusive parent. One quickly learns that if they are to survive unscathed, life may be easier appeasing versus challenging your abuser. However, kids have a way of growing up yet the strategies of surviving childhood become ingrained and are taken into adult relationships.
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.
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
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social workers are the least likely adult social care staff group to feel valued or that they are making a difference to the people they support, government-commissioned research has found. As a result of this, and other indicators, such as how safe and autonomous staff feel in their role, social workers have the lowest work-related quality of life of any part of the adult social care workf
Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
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.
They were separated about a year. Everything was at issue. The big fight was over the kids. She felt she had to respond to every disturbing email and text. She thought she had to set the record straight. It created a rabbit hole of communications over which the accusations got crazier and nastier. She learned that rather than seeking to defend herself, the less she responded, the less those communications were received.
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring 55 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, they […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, April 2025 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
Back to Blogs Parent Partner Blog Elevating Connections offers community and connections for siblings and teens in foster care In 2015, Stacy Sanders, founder and executive director of Elevating Connections , and Tamisha Macklin, an advocate who had lived experience in Colorados fostercare system, started Elevating Connections. The purpose was to address the need for siblings who were separated by foster care to have opportunities to reconnect throughout the year to help strengthen their bond an
Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social workers in Wales will no longer have to show the regulator that they have completed 90 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) over three years in order to renew their registration. Social Care Wales said the change, which takes effect today (1 April 2025) , was designed to simplify the CPD process and underscore that “whats most important is the quality and impact o
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
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
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.
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.
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social Work England’s watchdog has praised improvements in the speed of its response to overseas practitioners seeking to register to work in the country. The comments came in a generally positive report on its performance in 2024 by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) , which monitors Social Work England and nine health professional regulators.
At the Center for Child Protection, we are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Austin Police Department in the fight against child abuse. Their commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community is unwaveringand deeply inspiring. Detectives in the Austin Police Departments Child Abuse Unit carry out complex investigations into allegations of child physical and sexual abuse.
When Survivor featured a powerful autism meltdown and recovery on national TV, it showed the world what true neurodivergent strength looks like. Here's why Eva Ericksons moment matters so deeply.
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.
Evaluation isnt just a professional toolits a part of how we live, make decisions, and improve things around us. Here are8 everyday experiencesthat show how evaluation thinking already shows up in your daily life. The post Ask Nicole: How We Use Evaluation Every Day appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Cultural humility provides a framework for upholding the ethical principles of social workseeing each person holistically, striving for justice, and resisting oversimplified categorizations.
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) has expired today (31 March 2025), with no news on its future. The Department for Education said today that it would “set out more details on the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund as soon as possible”, while children’s minister Janet Daby reported that announcements on ASGSF funding from April 2025 wou
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we’re highlighting agencies whose dedication helps protect and advocate for children in Travis County, because every child deserves to feel safe. Among these essential partners is the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO). Sheriff Sally Hernandez said protecting children is their most critical responsibility.
Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.
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