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Celebrating Michael Torres – Austin’s Best Nonprofit CEO!

Center for Child Protection

We are thrilled to announce that our CEO, Michael Torres, has been honored with the Best Nonprofit CEO award by the Austin Business Journal. The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions made by chief executives in their respective fields. This year’s winners were selected from a pool of 80 nominees across 10 categories. Michael, who has been with the Center for Child Protection for more than 30 years, accepted the award at an event on October 16, paying tribute to the powerful par

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Great Shakeout: Earthquake preparedness

CCRC

The Earth has been moving beneath our feet lately. In fact, 2024 is the most seismically active year in California since 1988. So far this year, the state has seen 14 earthquakes that measure over a 4.0 on the Richter scale. The Great Shake Out on October 17 is a day when millions of people worldwide participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home.

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Dextromethorphan Vs Ketamine: A New (Affordable) Depression Treatment Option Explained

Nnatasha Tracy

Looking for a more affordable alternative to ketamine for treatment-resistant depression? Discover how dextromethorphan/bupropion offers new hope. This article breaks down the differences between ketamine and dextromethorphan, their effectiveness, and how these antidepressants work. If you’ve struggled with depression treatments or face challenges accessing expensive therapies like ketamine, this guide might offer the answers you’ve been searching for.

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With Your Support, We Accomplished So Much in Child Welfare Last Year!

Shelter, Inc

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home, but some families experience challenges and turmoil that lead to instability and trauma for children and youth. Each year, our generous donors and funders give so that every young person facing a crisis has access to shelter and support when they need it. As the 2023-2024 fiscal year ended, we reflected on our growth, accomplishments, and community connections.

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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.

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On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake

International Federation of Social Workers

From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia Pacific Regional President), visited several […]

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Cafcass issues new domestic abuse policy to tackle practice shortfalls

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Cafcass has issued a new domestic abuse policy to tackle practice deficits that remain four years after it was severely criticised in a government-commissioned report. It said it had made progress since a panel investigating the family courts’ response to domestic abuse and other harms found practitioners’ court reports gave limited weight to children’s views, particularly when