Swhelper

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Recently, I had the opportunity to give a webinar on disability cultural competence to social service workers, but was met with many blank stares. As a disabled social worker myself, I often notice that the disability community is not recognized as a cultural group. Elspeth Slayter.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are some of the articles in this issue: Beyond Ramps, Curb Cuts, and Captions: A Call for Disability Justice in Social Work. Despite decades of advocacy, Disabled people continue to experience ableism—such as inaccessibility, stigma, and exclusion—in all realms of social work. NASW members can read it here.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

● “Which would be worse,” asks Jasmine Wali, director of policy & advocacy at JMAC for Families, in this story for The Nation : “being beaten by your partner, or having social services take away your children? That’s the choice facing many parents I’ve worked with as a social worker, and the answer is always the same.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The system for challenging councils on their adult social care decisions is failing those who need it, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned. The report also raised concerns about access to advocacy. Written submissions from organisations and experts. The PSOW already has such a power.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker? What are the roles of social worker? Client Advocacy 6.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Vivek Sankaran, director of the Child Advocacy Law Clinic and the Child Welfare Appellate Clinic at the University of Michigan School of Law explains, what children need is relational permanence. Sometimes it means cutting off siblings. But as Prof.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 11, 2022

This workshop helps supervisors to support social service staff in using evidence-informed approaches to common illness-related challenges that confront clients across the life course. Supervisors explore techniques for supporting teams in service planning, health education, and health advocacy.

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Community Care

MARCH 31, 2023

Dealing with shortages of social workers by hiring social work assistants or trainees – for example, those undertaking apprenticeships – who may be easier to recruit. Digital technology can contribute to this, as can people other than social workers.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

After graduating with her Masters from UCONN, Emily began her career working with prominent social service agencies in the Greater Hartford area, such as: Families in Crisis where she conducted group therapy for male abusers. During her time at UCONN, she held a concentration in Community Organizing with a focus area in Black Studies.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

After graduating with her Masters from UCONN, Emily began her career working with prominent social service agencies in the Greater Hartford area, such as: Families in Crisis where she conducted group therapy for male abusers. During her time at UCONN, she held a concentration in Community Organizing with a focus area in Black Studies.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Gil, director of Hispanic-serving Our Lady of the Lake University’s Worden School of Social Service in San Antonio, says, “Immigration has been one of the issues that affect the Hispanic population, so it is embedded in our courses, from policy to case management.” Associate professor Karina A.

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

And while 8% of children who presented following an initial contact with a council housing or homelessness team were accommodated under section 20, this was true of 19% of those whose referrals came via social services. “Children are being presented with care under section 20 or section 17 as a choice,” the report said.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Social service agencies, healthcare, schools Psychologist vs social worker It’s important to note that this table provides a general overview, and there may be some overlap and variation in specific roles and responsibilities depending on the context and region.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The government has touted its adult social care funding plans for 2023-24 and 2024-25 as the biggest increase in the sector’s history, claiming it was making up to £2.8bn and £4.7bn available for services, respectively.

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Beyond Advocacy

JULY 30, 2024

Kamerman was my professor during my doctoral studies at Columbia University School of Social Work. She taught me much of what I know about the welfare state and providing social services in the United States. I attended NABSW conferences at his behest, where he introduced me to many exemplary colleagues.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Dr. Mary McKay sees libraries as an opportunity to place social workers with a full range of skills in proximity to communities in need of social services. “A Library social work is about “meeting the client where they already are.” You want to find spaces in the community where people already go.”

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Social Work Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Dr. Mary McKay sees libraries as an opportunity to place social workers with a full range of skills in proximity to communities in need of social services. “A Library social work is about “meeting the client where they already are.” You want to find spaces in the community where people already go.”

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Community Care

APRIL 13, 2023

That was the damning verdict of the country’s leading advocacy providers, VoiceAbility, after the government announced last week that it would not implement the LPS this side of the next general election, which will take place before the end of 2024.

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Shelter, Inc

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Shelter is a proud and active member of the Illinois Collaboration On Youth (ICOY) , a coalition of social service organizations advocating at state and federal levels for practices and policies that benefit ALL children. The implicit biases, which we aren’t even aware of, influence the child welfare system’s disparity.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Evelyn Kallen is a pioneer in the field of social work who developed theories on community organisation and advocacy. She was a leader in the effort to provide better services for children and families, as well as improving access to healthcare.

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The Guardian

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

I met Mike in London in the early 1980s, when we both worked for Camden social services department. Later, we joined forces as shop stewards for the local branch of the public sector union Nalgo (now incorporated into Unison).

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

A social worker is a trained professional who helps individuals, families, groups, and communities in addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Their aim is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of people by providing support, resources, and advocacy.

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Community Care

JULY 10, 2024

While authorities strove to protect adult social care from these cuts, their spending on the service was only marginally higher 2019-20 than 2010-11, after taking account of inflation. One result was a significant fall in the number of people who received long-term care, from 872,520 in 2016 to 838,530 in 2020 ( source: NHS Digital ).

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

CONTENT YOU WOULD LOVE TO READ ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN We’ll delve into the pivotal role of a master’s degree in social work (MSW) and the rigorous standards set in these programmes. Social work is divided into three distinct levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

I am forever grateful for this opportunity, and I plan to use the knowledge I have gained to serve others whole-heartedly with compassion and advocacy in the social work field.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Social workers work in a variety of fields, including mental health, aging, child welfare, and social services. Many of these social workers develop a wealth of expertise in this area and are ready to be resources to the media and other organizations. Here is information to help the public and news media.

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All For Kids

MARCH 12, 2025

Bove argued that because the family is a citizens primary source of education and socialization, the problem of absentee fathers must be addressed to build healthy communities. Mitigating Risks What can be done to tackle these concerns?

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 20, 2022

Aim to support the refugees from Ukraine who have come to our countries, ensuring support, advocacy and self-help initiatives or work with the Ukrainian diaspora in different parts of the world who are working to provide humanitarian aid. Connect to the Social Work for Peace initiative.

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University of Connecticut

JUNE 18, 2024

Without these classes, I feel I would not have found my path in political advocacy and becoming a Political Social Worker. The second was during my MSW program: BASC 5300 with Dr. Gio Iacono. This award let me work one less day a week which allowed me to go to my internship at the Connecticut General Assembly with Rep.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

As states continue racing to the bottom to lower taxes to attract business (think Texas and Florida) and limit social service spending to discourage an influx of those in need, it is incumbent upon social workers to be effective advocates for an adequate response by the federal government to the needs of vulnerable populations.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This support includes locating housing, assisting refugees in finding jobs, and facilitating access to schooling, healthcare, and social services. assistant professor of social work at the University of Kentucky, and social work doctoral students Craig Mortley, Elnara Klicheva, and Yvonne Mbewe. Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.,

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The National Association of Social Workers Foundation lists Granger as one of the NASW Social Work Pioneers ® because he “introduced civil rights to the social work agenda as a national and international issue. He’s a giant but sort of underappreciated historically, Price said.

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Child Welfare Monitor

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In its Study of the Root Causes of Juvenile Justice System Involvement ,” the District of Columbia’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council interviewed youth service providers with first-hand experience working with justice-involved and at-risk youth.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 21, 2025

By Ja’Bree Harris, MSW, NASW Public Policy and Advocacy Manager The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in 2022, marking a historic moment for health care affordability, clean energy investment, and economic equity. Social workers are uniquely positioned to understand the ripple effects of policy decisions like this one.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 20, 2021

For those students who have held on, the required social work internships have evolved dramatically. Social work students deliver services online, learn remotely, and show up to social services agencies in deep transition. Social workers know that people do not like to hear about sad things, yet here we are.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

NASW remains committed to policies that address systemic inequities in healthcare and social services. Regardless of who holds the position of HHS Secretary, NASW will: Engage with HHS leadership to ensure that social workers’ voices are heard in policy decisions affecting health care, mental health, and social services.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Impact on Service Providers to Migrant and Immigrant Communities, including Social Workers SB 4 impacts not only immigrants but all Texans, creating an environment of fear and mistrust. It has consequences that touch health care, social services, education, and the lives of everyday citizens.

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