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The Need for Bilingual Social Workers Grows as U.S. Becomes More Diverse

Social Work Blog

By Raju Chebium Maria Rangel earned her MSW in May from Loyola University Chicago and already has a job. The 50-year-old native of Mexico, who is fluent in Spanish and English, was offered a full-time job by the community service agency where she did one of two internships prior to graduation. population.

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International Conference of the ASEAN-Social Work Education and Social Development 2023.

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

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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Dr. Cristina Mogro-Wilson Named Editor-in-Chief of Families in Society Journal

University of Connecticut

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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Supervising in 2025: A Practicum and Continuing Ed Collaboration

University of Connecticut

Though such diversity is positive in many ways, it can also create challenges for staff. Supervisors are encouraged to remain vigilant in their commitment to social justice and an anti-racist approach by leading their teams and organizations in achieving truly inclusive diversity.

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Social work pays tribute to one of its own as Mark Drakeford announces resignation

Community Care

This was followed by stints in several ministerial roles, including as health and social services minister from 2013-16, before he became first minister in 2018. 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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In child welfare, where do ethics reviews come from?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

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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KVC Health Systems Launches KVC Missouri and Names New President

KVC

Casey Foundation, Child Trends and Dr. Glenn Saxe of New York University. In addition, KVC implemented the philosophies of the Family First Prevention Services Act decades before it was federal law. Stephenson received her graduate and undergraduate degrees in social work from the University of Kansas.