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Commission on adult social care reform announced by government

Community Care

The government will set up an independent commission to recommend long-term reform to adult social care, it announced today. It follows the Royal Commission on Long Term Care for the Elderly, set up by the New Labour government to examine the short and long-term options for developing a sustainable funding system.

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Government launches digital social care qualification but providers criticise level of training funding

Community Care

The government has launched a new qualification to enhance social care leaders’ digital skills but has been criticised by a provider body for covering a “tiny fraction” of the sector’s training costs. The Labour administration blamed this on the state of the public finances that it inherited from its predecessor.

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How the Kansas “child welfare” agency makes hundreds of foster children “disappear.”

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

And no wonder: In a foster care placement, an agent of the government demands that parents surrender their children. The government then decides where that child will go perhaps to a relative, perhaps to a stranger, perhaps to a group home or institution. Because, DCF says, theyre police protective custody placements, thats why!

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Child care, family assistance outlined in 2025 California budget

CCRC

CCRC appreciates the Governors proposed budget investments to provide Californias children and families most in need with essential safety nets and timely family well-being supports, said CCRC Government Relations Director LaWanda Wesley. This budget reflects both values and action.

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Federal Grants Available to Promote Elder Justice

Social Work Blog

The federal government is soliciting proposals to fund various programs that prevent and address elder abuse. Funding source: Administration for Community Living (ACL). Eligible entities: state, local, and tribal governments; community-based and faith-based organizations; hospitals; and institutions of higher education.

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Agency social work rules to be ‘strengthened’ and extended to other staff

Community Care

The government plans to strengthen recently introduced agency social work rules by putting them into law, in a move dubbed “reckless” by recruitment firm leaders. These are all covered by the existing rules, so it is not clear whether the government wants to strengthen the content of the rules as well as their legal status.

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U.S. Administration for Children and Families Grant Funds Research Project

University of Connecticut

This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Government. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award (Award#:90FA3008-01-00) totaling $1.5 million with 100 percent funded by ASCF/HHS. million with 100 percent funded by ASCF/HHS.