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Child care, family assistance outlined in 2025 California budget

CCRC

CCRC and fellow advocacy groups fought for funding of these critical services, which were previously considered in the governors budget cuts. CCRCs Government Relations team works closely with lawmakers, fighting at the state capitol for increased supports for children and families. This budget reflects both values and action.

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CCRC 2025 Policy Conference Recap

CCRC

CCRCs 2025 Policy Conference brought together experts to discuss health equity, economic stability, policy and advocacy, and partnerships. The 2-day conference hosted in North Hollywood was attended by 250 professionals, including advocates, government employees and child care workers.

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Honoring Amanda Van Hoozer:

Center for Child Protection

Amanda began her career as an Investigation Caseworker at DFPS after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989. This honor recognizes Amandas 30-year career dedicated to protecting children and supporting families. Amandas contributions extend far beyond the Center.

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Social Work Leaders attend NASW Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Social Work Blog

The Advocacy Day is part of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Association Leadership Meeting that is attended by social work leaders from across the country “NASW’s Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill is an opportunity for social workers to share their knowledge, experience and expertise with Congressional lawmakers and their staff.

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The $20 million boondoggle that perfectly illustrates the banality of child welfare thinking

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Over the next five years, the consortium will launch pilot sites that “give youth an active role when decisions are made about their care, including reuniting them with their birth families or placing them in other legally recognized and permanent arrangements,” according to a press release from the University of Washington School of Social Work.

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Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals

Relias

In response, many local and state governments are raising their lowest wages above the federal minimum wage set in 2009. The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. These issues bring the importance of grassroot advocacy to the forefront for DSPs and IDD organizations. However, it is possible.

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Celebrating March is Social Work Month

Beyond Advocacy

Policy and Politics Forum at New York University DC’s Abramson Family Auditorium, 1307 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, featuring a presentation by Dr. Stephanie Boddie, Associate Professor of Church and Community Ministries at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University. The day concludes with a 4:00 p.m.