Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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Voting for the Future

Children’s Defense Fund

The Peacemaker taught us about the Seven Generations. He said, when you sit in council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or of your family, not even of your generation. He said, make your decisions on behalf of the seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today. – Oren Lyons, Seneca Faithkeeper, Onondaga Nation Every third weekend of October congregations across the nation join Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in participating in the annual mu

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New directors’ training programme extended to help tackle DCS turnover

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. A training scheme for new directors of children’s services (DCSs) has been extended in length to help counter high rates of turnover in the role. New DCSs are now being offered a second year of coaching following the 12-month training programme for incoming directors, under a new contract between the Department for Education (DfE) and the scheme’s providers.

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Next Week: CDF-Texas to Honor ‘Advocate for Joy’ Recipients at ‘Celebration of Joy’ Ceremony in Weslaco

Children’s Defense Fund

The local youth advocacy organization will honor United States Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and former Children’s Defense Fund Board of Directors Chair Lan Bentsen. Media Contact: Dr. Brandy Taylor Dédé, btaylordede@childrensdefense.org , CDF-Texas State Director, 903-926-5331 John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 WESLACO, TX— Next week, Children’s Defense Fund-Texas will hold its inaugural Celebration of Joy ceremony to honor Texans who are bringing

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Care home chain Care UK sold to US property investment company

The Guardian

Exclusive: Welltower deal comes as private providers lobby government for a greater role in NHS One of Britain’s largest care home chains, Care UK, has been sold to an American property investment company, the Guardian can reveal, in a deal that comes as private providers lobby the government for a greater role in the NHS. Care UK, which operates more than 150 residential homes for older people, has been the subject of sale speculation since 2018.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.