NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Last week, Virginia’s Director of Social Services, Danny Avula, gave a presentation to the state Commission on Youth. The deception is compounded when family police agencies deny that these placements are foster care – calling them kinship placements or worse “kinship diversion.”

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The award will be presented to the recipient during the World Conference titled “Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action” from 4th to 7 th April 2024. Developed curricula that have advanced social work education worldwide. The Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award The Katherine A.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

This article outlines the results of a multisite case study with students, teachers, and administrators across two racially and ethnically diverse middle schools in the Pacific Northwest. University–School Partnerships: Successes and Challenges in Designing and Implementing Strategies to Promote Racial Equity.

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CO4Kids

MAY 1, 2025

When parents need additional support to provide safety and care for their children, county human/social service agencies work to meet those needs. Families of diverse backgrounds and situations are always needed as we work with our communities to find homes that support the many needs of our youth.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JUNE 6, 2023

It aims to bring together academics and practitioners in social work and related disciplines to share their experiences in assessing and responding to emergencies, disasters, epidemics, and advancing social services for social development, particularly in the ASEAN region.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

JULY 2, 2022

The People´s Global Summit was initiated by 26 diverse global organisations representing hundreds of millions of people. Young people and future generations are co-creators and co-builders of this movement for an eco-social world. Respect, dignity, harmony and social justice. Diversity, belonging, reciprocity and equity.

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University of Connecticut

JUNE 1, 2022

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services has been a core journal in social work research for over 100 years. As a Latina social worker, I value social justice and am committed to advancing equity,” noted Dr. Mogro-Wilson. “I Launched in 1920 by Mary E.

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Community Care

MAY 2, 2023

Racial diversity among directors of children’s services remains low, compared with the populations they serve and the workforces they lead, a survey has revealed. “This is something all local authorities are focussed on, as is the association. .”

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Community Care

MARCH 15, 2024

“Diversity in the workplace matters both because representation matters and it is important that our workforce is able to reflect the local communities we serve and because discrimination may still impact on colleagues even as representation improve,” she added.

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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 skills does a social worker need?

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Community Care

MAY 1, 2024

It called on councils to widen the pool of potential DCSs, including by looking beyond managers with a social work background and tackling the lack of diversity in the role, particularly in relation to race. The report also showed an ongoing increase in the share of DCS posts held by women, to two-thirds (102), up from half in 2018.

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 9, 2024

Given current events and in keeping with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Anti-Racism Strategic Focal Area, we will be hosting trainings on Islamophobia and antisemitism this spring for our students. I’ve met many of you when visiting local social service organizations as well as at our alumni gatherings and coffee hours.

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Community Care

APRIL 28, 2023

Beverley Tarka this week became the first black president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) since its establishment in 2007. “I want to have a focus on inclusion and diversity. Being a role model “I think it’s very important,” she tells Community Care. So why has Tarka stayed put?

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 13, 2023

The award will be presented to the recipient during the World Conference titled “Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action” from 4th to 7 th April 2024. Developed curricula that have advanced social work education worldwide. The Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award The Katherine A.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 11, 2022

Assist supervisees in planning for how they can help to meet the needs of clients with mental illnesses or substance use (who often require more effort, time, advanced planning, and skill from their social service providers). disorders and their potential impacts on clients and their families.

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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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Relias

MAY 21, 2024

Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. Trauma-informed care acknowledges the resilience and strength of people who have survived trauma and honors their diverse coping strategies and preferences to provide more effective care.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Multicultural workforces are the norm in social service and educational agencies. Though such diversity is positive in many ways, it can also create challenges for staff.

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Community Care

APRIL 26, 2023

However, significant investment and political will are required to realise this ambition from a context of significant unmet need, workforce shortages and lack of choice for people needing care and carers, said the study, commissioned by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. Improve support for carers. More follows

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Community Care

APRIL 17, 2024

.” A passion for social work His positive experience is one he shares with the social workers he oversees in Derby council as its strategic director of people, a role that encompasses the statutory positions of director of children’s services (DCS) and director of adult social services (DASS).

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Community Care

JULY 12, 2024

With an increasingly diverse society, this seems to contradict the ‘family-first’ approach of prioritising kinship care when a child cannot remain with their parents, set out by the Department for Education in last year’s Stable Homes, Built on Love strategy.

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Community Care

MARCH 3, 2023

This has been enriched recently by the vast majority of registered practitioners providing details on their protected characteristics on their online accounts with Social Work England. “That gives us an unprecedented level of information to inform this work.

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KVC

MARCH 1, 2021

Our dream is to continue Eason’s legacy by building diverse community support to rally around children and families. Whether a family needs support in their own home or during out-of-home care, KVC is driven to seek diverse perspectives, work inclusively, bridge gaps, and add capacity to meet needs.”.

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Community Care

AUGUST 31, 2022

. “I want to look at the full breadth of social media platforms to be involved in as many conversations about social work as possible.” Looking long term, a more diverse membership will fundamentally change the way we think and campaign.”.” ” She also calls for better relationships with trade unions.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 14, 2023

His book on Anti-discriminatory Practice is one of the key social work resource I will recommend for students. It provides social workers with a framework to better understand the legal structure within Adult Social Services. I hope this article has been helpful.

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All For Kids

MARCH 10, 2025

Case management services help families navigate complex systems like healthcare, housing, and social services, while referral services connect them with community resources like legal aid, employment services, and childcare. Who Runs Family Resource Centers?

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Approaches in which people are not allocated a fixed desk and work at different times and locations depending on need have become increasingly common, but practitioners are consistently negative about them, found a five-year study into newly qualified social workers published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). .

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Community Care

MARCH 3, 2023

The exercises used data supplied by providers concerning their costs, broken down into areas such as staffing, premises, services and supplies and appropriate levels of profit, as of 2021. Sustainability plans due The next stage of the fair cost process is for councils to publish market sustainability plans by 27 March 2023.

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Community Care

MAY 21, 2024

The CQC found that, while individual staff had knowledge of their areas, this was not built upon strategically to develop an understanding the needs of West Berkshire’s diverse communities.

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Community Care

MAY 14, 2025

. “Addressing this is not just about improving workforce dynamics it’s about better outcomes for the communities we serve,” she added, as “an inclusive workforce is key to building trust with diverse communities” Trowler said: “This SC-WRES report raises significant questions about race equity in the childrens workforce, (..)

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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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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout our exploration, we’ll touch on the critical subjects of social services, substance abuse, and mental health issues, shedding light on the profound impact these professionals have in helping individuals and communities thrive. The possibilities are as vast and varied as the human experience itself.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Mary Deane-Scalora Endowment Fund This scholarship was established in memory of Mary Deane-Scalora, MSW, by her family to provide financial assistance to a master’s level student with demonstrated interest in working with or for the advancement of the poor in a social services agency or educational institution.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Melanie Sage and I are excited to invite submissions for our upcoming book, tentatively called 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree. This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. My days are diverse and fast-paced. Job Information: Descriptive Job Title: (e.g.,

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Community Care

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

In a paper to its board meeting at the end of last month , Social Work England attributed the rise in registrants submitting their data to a joint communication with sector bodies encouraging practitioners to do so, and the addition of questions on diversity to the current registration renewal process. Related articles.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A document from the California Department of Social Services indicates the agency was appropriately appalled by the “ethics review.” An excellent story in The Imprint reveals that, after extensive consultation with an impressive and diverse group of people, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has pulled the plug.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 14, 2023

He trained as a social worker, then worked as a probation officer, a youth justice worker and as a social work academic before being elected to the Senedd (Welsh Assembly) in 2011. Then, as health and social services minister, he presided over the passage of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) 2014.

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