NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The money goes to two adoption advocacy groups (reinforcing the bias that permanency equals adoption, not reunification, and prioritizing paper permanence over what has aptly been called “ relational permanence ”) not one, but two schools of social work, and – I kid you not - a consortium of child welfare system administrators.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

Ives-Rublee will join other social worker appointees in the Biden Administration, including Jared Bernstein on the Council of Economic Advisors and Meg Kabat, who is senior advisor for families, caregivers and survivors at the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Secretary.

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CCRC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We intend to continue reaching out to representatives of Region 10 (California – Great Basin) to support the development of relationships among one another in the ECE advocacy space. CCRC is planning two more Lunch and Learn Events for Riverside and the High Desert.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

According to an alert by the Center for Medicare Advocacy (hereafter, the Center)—a national nonprofit organization with which NASW collaborates closely on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries—CMS stated in its December 23 FAQs: “‘The bottom line is visitation must be permitted at all times’” (para. Center for Medicare Advocacy.

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Beyond Advocacy

MARCH 20, 2024

With the capable Lead Organizer, Amani Desamours, and her Student Leadership Team handling Thursday’s virtual Student Advocacy Day, I had the privilege of attending the pivotal Children’s Bureau’s National Convening on Kinship Care.

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Shelter, Inc

MAY 1, 2024

Her background in public relations and fundraising, as seen in her work with Spanish Public Radio, and her administrative skills from her time at Bimbo Bakeries USA complement her development expertise. Kayla’s commitment to youth advocacy and community development, demonstrated through her work at BUILD, Inc.,

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Monday: Context for the new study : The Administration for Children’s Services’ own data show that when the agency pulled back, did fewer investigations and took fewer children – child safety improved. ? Yesterday: ACS commissioned a study of racism in the agency. There was the headline: “Is N.Y.’s s Child Welfare System Racist?

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Vibrant Emotional Health, who is the current administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, believes that this change will help increase accessibility to these much-needed services. In July, callers who dial 988 will be connected to a local suicide prevention hotline making it easier to access immediate lifesaving support.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Pelham finds it helpful to explain the opportunities she foresees by making a comparison between a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). “AI At the same time, the need for skills that MSWs bring to the table—empathy, active listening, communication and advocacy—are needed more than ever.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen. Dynamics of Abuse . Mighty Oaks Foundation .

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 30, 2023

Some social workers will focus on macro practice and pursue administrative careers with nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Others may focus on policy and advocacy and find work with research institutes. Most social workers earn their licenses and go into direct practice.

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Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I had done mental health advocacy work on a national scale for years before beginning to work on Breakdown and was very inspired by advocates’ tragic stories. Administrative pressure to reduce hospital emergency lengths of stay can result in premature discharges. Most states have overly restrictive involuntary hold laws.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Two years ago, New York City’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services, commissioned a study of racism in the agency. There’s been so much news since the last round-up that I’m dividing this one up into two parts. Part two, tomorrow, is just for stories about Florida. ? ACS’ response: Don’t release the report!

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The author writes: “Advocacy is a crucial aspect of the social work profession, and social workers are frequently powerful agents of change for social justice. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , an article showcases the findings of a study on SSW burnout.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The author writes: “Advocacy is a crucial aspect of the social work profession, and social workers are frequently powerful agents of change for social justice. In a recent issue of the journal Children & Schools , an article showcases the findings of a study on SSW burnout.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

There are many forms of support available, including counseling, therapy, support groups, and advocacy organizations. Advocacy Organizations National Child Abuse Hotlines Hotline organizations provide immediate support, guidance, and resources for survivors in crises.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

● Last week’s round-up began with the New York Times story about a landmark lawsuit against the New York City family police agency, the Administration for Children’s Services. In The Grio, Shereen White, director of advocacy and policy at Children’s Rights, and Prof. The lawsuit challenges what NCCPR President Prof.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Schmitz, can serve as a guide for educators, students, practitioners, and administrators to support the growth and development of female leaders. Mentoring Women for Leadership by Saundra H. Starks, Gayle M. Mallinger, Christa C. Gilliam, Halaevalu F. Vakalahi, and Cathryne L.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have done a great deal of work to build on the momentum of national recognition that we have neglected maternal health and the role that social determinants play in the outcomes of women and children.

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Beyond Advocacy

MARCH 10, 2024

Dearman is a CRISP Fellow and assisted in organizing and managing the 2024 Student Advocacy Day events. She works in inpatient/outpatient specialty care policy and as a clinical social worker across the Veterans Administration. She was a 2021-22 Fellow in the House of Representatives and the Department of Health and Human Services.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The lawsuit says that investigators for the Administration for Children’s Services deceive and bully their way into people’s homes, where they rifle through families’ most private spaces, strip-search children and humiliate parents. They’re using these kids, basically, as pieces of evidence, and you can’t do that.”

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Ecosocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy, edited by Rachel Forbes and Kelly Smith, answers that call with chapters that include theoretical frameworks and innovative tools. Schmitz can serve as a guide for educators, students, practitioners, and administrators to support the growth and development of female leaders.

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Beyond Advocacy

APRIL 12, 2023

We are also partnered with and striking in support of the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union (PTLFC-AAUP-AFT), representing over 3000 adjunct faculty, and the Union of Rutgers Administrators (URA-AFT), representing 2,500 administrative workers. We hoped to avoid this outcome, but the administration continued to reject our demands.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

From the Times: [A] Black law student who had attended UPenn and Yale said that the professor told her she “had only become a double Ivy ‘because of affirmative action,’” according to the administration. But, she said, “We have not seen any evidence that it crosses the line.” But is the line always bright and clear?

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2021

One consequence -- the fanaticism with which schools persecute families by rushing to call the city’s family policing agency, the Administration for Children’s Services continues to this day. And with so many more false reports and needless removals flooding the system, deaths of children “known to the system” increased.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Advocacy and Other Outreach Policies that promote health and well-being in later life benefit people of all ages.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma are topics that students, instructors, practitioners, and administrators are concerned about. The book is timely in that the economic downturn has put pressure on agencies to do more with less, which ultimately leads to stress.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MARCH 10, 2023

tannt@suss.edu.sg Advancing Social Work Practice, Policy and Research – Series Editor: Professor PK Shajahan Professor P.K.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Examples of macro social work include: policy analysis and advocacy, community organising, program evaluation, developing and managing community-based programs, working with government agencies, and conducting research. What are some theories used in social work? What skills do macro social workers need?

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

SAMHSA’s Six Principles of TIC At the forefront of trauma-informed care, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has outlined six principles guiding practitioners toward a holistic approach in dealing with trauma. They receive training on how to support others with similar concerns.

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Beyond Advocacy

JULY 30, 2024

As Commissioner of the New York State Division for Youth (now the Office of Children and Family Services), he was the highest-ranking black official in the administration of Gov. I was proud to be in the company of someone with influence and respect at the highest level of New York state government. Mario Cuomo.

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Community Care

JULY 10, 2024

Alongside this, it created rights to support for carers and rights to advocacy for those who would otherwise struggle to participate in key processes, placed councils under a statutory duty to investigate adult safeguarding concerns and sought to improve the transitions process for young people.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

From 1950 until his death in 1973 he was the professor of social administration at the London School of Economics. Evelyn Kallen is a pioneer in the field of social work who developed theories on community organisation and advocacy. In 2019, she was recognised as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs for her advocacy work.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Potential of AI to Strengthen Social Work Improved Case Management: AI tools can help streamline administrative tasks, reducing time spent on paperwork and giving social workers more time to engage directly with clients. Social work has always been a profession rooted in justice and advocacy.

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CO4Kids

JANUARY 13, 2025

Interactive Tools to Support Child Welfare Workers in Their Response to Human Trafficking (The Administration for Children and Families) Access two new anytime microlearnings developed for frontline professionals who work with children to strengthen screening for human trafficking and safety planning.

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Beyond Advocacy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This request for information comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Administration on Children and Family (ACF) to inform internal policy decisions. It is strongly recommended that comments be made online using the Federal eRulemaking portal.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

The association is committed to improving mental health services and advocates for public policy advocacy to improve the quality of care, access, reimbursement, research, and education in mental health. May 16, 2022. 5 th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S.

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