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Invitation to Join the E-Learning Course on the Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training

International Federation of Social Workers

We are delighted to invite all social work educators, practitioners, researchers and students to participate in a free, self-paced e-learning course on the Global Standards for Social Work Education and […]

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Flourish 2025 IMPACT Awards

Michigan Social Work

The IMPACT Awards honor outstanding students, faculty, staff, groups and student organizations who have demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing our community and advancing the Schools mission. IMPACT Awards 2025 Recipients Student Impact Award: Daniella Acosta Daniella Acosta is an MSW student on the Management and Leadership Pathway, a Flourish office student learner, the SSW Student Government Association In-Person Representative, a member of the Global Scholars Program and the Student

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The rejection of child protection

Child Welfare Monitor

by Marie Cohen Source: [link] Proposed federal budget cuts to child welfare services might hurt New Jersey’s recent progress in child welfare, the Commissioner of New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families told state legislators l ast month. The anticipated reduction of more than $100 million would force the department to revert to its most basic role that of child protection not prevention, not support or empowerment, just surveillance and foster care , DCF Commissioner Chri

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How Childhood Trauma Shapes the Work and Lives of Social Workers

The New Social Worker

The legacy of childhood trauma is complex, but it is not immutable. As social workers, we have the opportunity to confront and heal our own wounds, breaking the cycles of trauma that have shaped us.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

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!

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The Clinical Interview

University of Connecticut

Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – New Date! In-person on the UConn Hartford Campus 9:30 am 4 pm 5.5 CECs Registration Fee: $125 UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount Classroom location, directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation Trainings on assessment and diagnosis typically focus on client symptoms and psychopathology.

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‘I represented a social worker in a fitness to practise hearing – it felt like I was in a criminal court’

Community Care

by Anonymous, with additional reporting by Anastasia Koutsounia I was recently involved in a fitness to practise (FTP) hearing as the representative of a social worker who was under investigation. While practitioners should ideally have a legal representative, this is beyond most peoples means. In light of that, any familiar face can take up that role, subject to permission obtained in advance from the regulator.

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Call for Nominations: COSW Board of Directors

International Federation of Social Workers

COSW is calling for nominations to the Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible for the management and activity of COSW, meeting four times a year online with […]

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Legislation would expand mental health care for older adults

Social Work Blog

Here is a press release from U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) on newly introduced legislation that expand the number of mental health care providers, including clinical social workers, who can provide services to older adults through Medicare. Bill will expand access to mental health services provided by Social Workers to our nations seniors.

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Awareness Ambassadors: Corporate Partners Protecting Austin Kids

Center for Child Protection

Last month, the Center launched its Awareness Ambassador program, which empowers companies with tools to amplify child safety efforts across Austin starting with Child Abuse Prevention Month. This new program gives local businesses the opportunity to make a difference in our community while boosting brand recognition and demonstrating to customers, clients, and employees that they care deeply about protecting children.

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Social workers continuing to struggle with workload, admin and increasing need, finds ‘health check’

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social workers are continuing to struggle with workload, administrative burdens and increasing need, according to an annual survey of professionals in England. The Local Government Association’s (LGA) 2025 health check , answered by almost 7,000 social workers, mostly from English councils, showed no improvement in practitioners’ experiences of, and wellbeing in, the workplace c

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Social Work Tech Talk-Plus: Dear Social Work Graduates—You Are Already Wise

The New Social Worker

You have made it all this way, toiled through your social work graduate program, and Im supposed to say something wise to you. But youre already wise.

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IFSW Europe Regional Social Work Conference 2025 Early Bird Deadline Extended

International Federation of Social Workers

Early Bird Deadline Extended Register by 1 June! We are pleased to announce that theearly bird deadlinefor theRegional European Social Work Conference 2025has been extended to1 June.

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Be Careful What You Cut

Children’s Defense Fund

By Marian Wright Edelman Some years ago, the award-winning agency Fallon Worldwide created a series of ads for a pro bono Childrens Defense Fund campaign called Be Careful What You Cut that warned sharply against budget choices threatening programs on which children and families rely. Striking images accompanied data making the irrefutable economic case that cutting investments in young peoples needs today costs all of us more in the long run.

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Free Mental Health Webinars, May 2025

Social Work.Career

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring almost 30 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, May 2025 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Professor Eric Chui Elected President of the Hong Kong Schools of Social Work

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) warmly congratulates Professor Eric Chui on his election as the President of the Hong Kong Schools of Social Work. Professor Chui, who currently serves as the Head of the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , has long been recognized for his academic leadership, dedication to social work education, and contributions to the profession both in Hong Kong and internationally.

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Rebeccah Sokol Pens Op-Ed Urging Support of Pathways to Potential

Michigan Social Work

Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol penned an op-ed in the Bridge Michigan advocating for the preservation of Pathways to Potential. Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Pathways to Potential is a large student support program that the School of Social Work has been evaluating. Budget cuts call for replacing the program with family resource specialists within child welfare services.

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AI in social work: opportunity or risk?

Community Care

By Jo Stephenson and Mithran Samuel Like every other public service or economic sector, social work is getting to grips with the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on how it operates. In particular, the use of generative AI tools that create content based on data they have been trained on, in response to prompts is reshaping the way practitioners work with children, families and adults.

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Advice for Young Graduates

Children’s Defense Fund

By Marian Wright Edelman Once again, this is the joyous time of year when families, friends, and teachers are cheering on graduates of all ages who have worked so hard and made them all so proud. I hope many of todays high school and university graduates will wander off the beaten career path and help redefine success in our culture, asking not How much can I get?

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

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.

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2025: Turn Awareness Into Action

Nnatasha Tracy

May is more than a hashtag its your chance to spark real change. Explore 14 concrete ideas from bipolar selfcare hacks and crisisplan refreshers to ally moves that reshape policy and learn how to turn Mental Health Awareness Month into yearround momentum. Dive in and pick your first action today.

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Advancing Global Standards: Prof. Annamaria Campanini Keynotes Nanjing University Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Professor Annamaria Campanini, Immediate Past President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), participated as a keynote speaker at the international academic conference Training Perspective and Chinese Path: Innovation and Standards in Doctoral Degree Education for Social Work , hosted by Nanjing University. In her keynote address, titled Global Standards of Social Work Education and Its Application into DSW , Professor Campanini explored the relevance and implement

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Abstract Submission Deadline for APSWC 2025 Extended to 25 June

International Federation of Social Workers

The abstract submission deadline for the 28th Asia-Pacific Social Work Conference (APSWC 2025) has been extended to 25 June 2025.

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What will ending overseas recruitment mean for adult social care?

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The government’s decision to stop adult social care providers from recruiting staff from overseas – at some point later this year – has sent shockwaves through the sector. According to provider bodies, it risks creating “extreme workforce shortages” and consequent harm to older and disabled people (the Homecare Association), and was a “short-sighted”

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

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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Women Face Unique Health Risks from Alcohol: Social Workers Are Key to Prevention

NASW Foundation

Breast cancer is the leading alcohol-related cancer among women in the U.S. , with alcohol-related cancer representing more than 16% of breast cancer cases nationally. The risk of breast cancer.

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Celebrating a Bold Chapter: Colorado Implementation Science Unit Concludes Transformative Three-Year Pilot

CO4Kids

Back to Blogs Child Welfare Blog Celebrating a Bold Chapter: Colorado Implementation Science Unit Concludes Transformative Three-Year Pilot After three years of innovation, collaboration, and statewide impact, the Colorado Implementation Science Unit (CISU) is concluding its pilot phase leaving behind a strong legacy of progress and partnership across the states human services landscape.

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Mental health is a workforce issue—and a healthy child care priority

Child Care Aware

Stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are not new challenges for the child care workforcebut they are reaching new levels of urgency. In a field already marked by long hours, low wages, and high turnover, the mental health of child care workers is more than a personal wellness issueits a system stability issue.

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How to Improve Behavioral Health Equity

Relias

Achieving behavioral health equity is essential to ensuring that all individuals receive high-quality mental health care. Yet, persistent disparities continue to affect people across the country. These inequities are often fueled by stigma, implicit bias, and systemic barriers that hinder access to effective and culturally responsive services. As behavioral health providers, we have a critical role to play in closing these gaps.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Daicia Price Named 2025 Teacher of the Year

Michigan Social Work

Clinical Associate Professor Daicia Price has been named 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Student Government. This award is given in recognition of a faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to improving DEI, made outstanding and positive contributions to the Schools climate, and whose skills, dedication, understanding and caring have positively impacted students.

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3 Pioneering Solutions for Better Mental Health Treatment in the Black Community

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are taking a deep dive into mental health services and delivery in the Black community. Today, I am sharing statistics, concerns and proposing 3 possible solutions. In this episode of Stress Talk Live with Marcyline, we are going to share 3 Pioneering Solutions for Better Mental Health Treatment in the Black Community.

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Executive Director Elected Village Trustee in Arlington Heights

Shelter, Inc

Shelter Youth & Family Services is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Carina H. Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW, has been elected as a Village Trustee for the Village of Arlington Heights. A long-time resident and advocate for youth and families, Santa Maria brings deep experience in child welfare, community development, and social services to this new civic role.

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More Seats, Steeper Prices: The Child Care Paradox

Child Care Aware

Child Care in America: 2024 Price & Supply. Understanding the child care landscape is the first step toward advocating for a stronger child care system.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

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.