NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are all the stories I could find in West Virginia on the topic of the needless removal of children from their homes. A lawsuit alleges that a child taken because he wandered out of his mothers home was placed for that reason -- in foster care. He wandered out of the foster home and died. Heres what allegedly happened to a three-year-old boy in West Virginia known in court papers as PS, according to a lawsuit filed by his mother, as reported by The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, WTAP-TV and

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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 7, 2025

On International Womens Day (IWD), IFSW standing in solidarity with women and girls around the world, celebrates their achievements, and joins the call for action on discrimination, gender based violence […]

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Child Welfare Monitor

MARCH 3, 2025

The death of Gavin Peterson from starvation last year after years of abuse and multiple calls to child protective services regarding his treatment set off an outcry in Utah and around the country. Media reports appeared throughout the country, legislators expressed their outrage, hearings were held, and concerned citizens rallied. But halfway through the legislative session that followed Gavin’s death, it appears that there will be no policy changes that will prevent more children sufferin

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International Federation of Social Workers

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses deep concern over the shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Michigan Social Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Professor Katie Edwards focuses her research on preventing and responding to sexual and related forms of violence among structural minoritized populations using community-based participatory methods. Her current work is focused on program development and evaluation with Indigenous youth and communities as well as LGBTQ+ youth in online spaces. She helped establish the first Indigenous-led sexual violence prevention center, entitled Peaceful Means, on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.

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National Casa Gal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For Brenda, seeing Gracies transformation was a testament to the power of persistence, love, and hope. Read More. The post Gracies journey to healing and hope with a CASA volunteer by her side appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 9, 2025

Compassion is not explicitly mentioned in the NASW Code of Ethics. Still, its essence is embedded in our core values. In a world increasingly marked by disconnection, division, and misunderstanding, the need for compassion and action is vital.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

A lawsuit alleges that a child who wandered out of his mothers home in West Virginia was placed for that reason alone -- in foster care. He wandered out of the foster home and died. I have a blog post about why this tragedy is a failure not only of West Virginia foster care but also of West Virginia journalism, with links to news accounts about the lawsuit from WTAP-TV, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel and WCHS-TV.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MARCH 12, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.Online International Social Work Day Disability Entitled ” Care societiesfor everyone: Advancing the social rights of people living with disabilities,” the day aims to raise awareness, mobilize political actors, and devise solutions to build supportive and sustainable societies. People with disabilities, whether temporary or permanent, experience greater poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion.

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Nnatasha Tracy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

"Smiling depression" and "high-functioning depression" arent official diagnoses, but if youve ever forced a smile while feeling broken inside, you know theyre real. Ive lived itgoing through life as if everything is fine while struggling just to get through the day. If you hide your pain, function because you have to, and feel exhausted from pretending, youre not alone.

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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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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 6, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of School Social Work in Sub-Saharan Africa: Issues, Challenges & Prospects on Friday 21 March 2025 at 13:00 – […]

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The New Social Worker

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Social Work: Compassion+Action. THANK you for your vital work in challenging times, every day, every month. Please spend Social Work Month with us at The New Social Worker. Follow us all month (March 2025) to celebrate the social work profession.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Witnesses testify in favor of the Maryland "Know Before They Knock" bill. You can watch the entire video here. If you dont know your rights, you dont have your rights. When impoverished families hear that pounding at the door in the middle of the night from a worker for child protective services, often they dont know their rights. A lot of CPS agencies want to keep it that way.

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Creative Play Therapist

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Soultenders Child and Family Center, in collaboration with the Youth Empowerment Network, is hosting a donation drive to support therapists who lost their offices in the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Support for Impacted Child Therapists : Donations to help therapists rebuild their offices will be accepted at theSouth Pasadena Soultenders throughout March.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

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International Federation of Social Workers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The upcoming Commonwealth Civil Society Policy Forum (CCSPF), scheduled to take place online on Friday, 28 February 2025 (11:0013:00 GMT), will focus on the urgent need for a resilient and […]

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 10, 2025

Self-care is not ancillary to action; its essential. Thus, we propose an essential corollary equation: Self-Compassion X Self-Care = Action that is Sustainable, Ethical, Effective, & Exponential.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 4, 2025

It can sometimes feel like St. Patricks Day is all about alcohol. However, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday without it! For those in recovery or interested in cutting down on drinking, here are some ways you can embrace the traditions and fun of St. Patricks Day without alcohol: Plan a Festive Green Outfit Going all out for the holiday is a fun way to celebrate.

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Nicole Clark Consulting

MARCH 4, 2025

Participant dropout is a reality in programs. Learn why participants leave, the impact on retention, and how to improve engagement. The post Ask Nicole: Participant Dropout (and What Your Program Can Learn From It) appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The number of agency children’s social workers in English local authorities has fallen for the first time in seven years, official figures show. As of 30 September 2024, councils were engaging 6,521 full-time equivalent (FTE) agency practitioners, down by 658 (9.2%) on the year before, according to the Department for Education’s (DfE) annual statistics on the children’s se

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International Federation of Social Workers

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The 24thof February is the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the consequent the displacement of millions of people, destruction, injuries and loss of life.

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 6, 2025

When we weave together pieces of our identity and values, we create a colorful tapestry that represents how we show up in the world. This is a lifelong process, and it is messy.

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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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CO4Kids

MARCH 3, 2025

Back to Blogs Child Welfare Blog CISU Offers a New Resource for Advancing Equity in Human Services The Colorado Implementation Science Unit (CISU) supports a variety of partners including cross-agency teams, community organizations, and individuals all of whom have voiced interest in developing culturally responsive services and practices. Promoting equity and working through an equity lens is an intentional and necessary practice to ensure services and practices are built with multiple perspec

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Child Care Aware

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Were so pleased to welcome two new board members, Dr. Rajiv Suri and Kimberly McDougal. Both bring a wealth of expertise to Child Care Aware of Americas (CCAoA) Board of Directors , and we want to celebrate that knowledge with a two-part Q and A (the second part will be in a March blog post.) This month, we interview Rajiv.

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Community Care

MARCH 4, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Record numbers of children’s social workers are in post in England but there has been a fall in the number holding cases, Department for Education (DfE) figures have revealed. There was an increase of about 1,200 full-time equivalent (FTE) social workers employed in council children’s services in the year to September 2024, with numbers rising by 3.7% to 34,328.2, the highest fi

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International Federation of Social Workers

MARCH 12, 2025

Photo: Fiona Robertson and Nigel Hall at the IFSW office in Switzerland The IFSW Archives teamFiona Robertson, the official Archivist, assisted by Nigel Hallis pleased to announce that the work […]

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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.

Michigan Social Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Professor Connie Sungs research focuses on community-based interventions in improving individuals with disabilities in career development and psychosocial adjustment. She has authored over 90 publications and secured over $20 million in research funding. Applying a holistic, strengths-based approach, she has led and co-led multiple projects, developing community-based interventions that involve interdisciplinary, interagency and international collaborations.

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 4, 2025

I went from being left out on a stoop in Brooklyn, and feeling worthless and abandoned, to being rescued and healed. Social work initiated the rescue, and my foster mother, the late Mrs. Ruth Alexandra Cox, was the healer.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Child Abuse Prevention Programs Reviewed By Karina Souquette (Updated February 19, 2025) Implementing preventive measures is crucial for eliminating child abuse and making a difference in our communities. All For Kids is fully committed to this mission. As one of the largest investors in prevention in the United States, All For Kids is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children through advocacy and treatment.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Average social worker caseloads have fallen to their lowest recorded level in local authority children’s services in England, according to Department for Education (DfE) figures. Based on submissions from councils, the DfE found that 15.4 cases were held per full-time equivalent (FTE) practitioner in September 2023, down from 16.0 12 months earlier and 16.6 in 2022.

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