Wed.Jul 31, 2024

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“[It] feels like a jail cell has dropped around my family”

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

New York’s family police agency is still harassing survivors of domestic violence and their children. (And in the rest of the country, it's probably even worse.) In New York, it’s illegal to tear children from their homes and throw them into foster care just because they “witnessed domestic violence” – typically a husband or boyfriend beating the child’s mother.

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Scrapping cap on care costs ‘another example of social care being tossed aside’, says reform architect

Community Care

Scrapping the cap on care costs is “another example of social care being tossed aside”, according to the architect of the reforms. Economist Sir Andrew Dilnot told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the government’s decision meant that society had “failed another generation of families” A commission led by Dilnot, which reported in 2011, drew up proposals to insure people against very high costs for their social care, including two key elements: A cap on their

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A Symphony of Healing: Exploring the Music Garden

Center for Child Protection

We are thrilled to share one of the most innovative therapeutic spaces on our campus – our Music Garden. This unique outdoor area is designed to support children who have experienced trauma by blending the calming effects of music with the healing power of nature. At first glance, it may appear like a playground of sorts, but this area offers our children so much more.

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

Social Work Blog

Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead As each day passes, we move farther and farther away from being dominated by the COVID-19 Pandemic that began in 2020. We view the pandemic in the rear-view mirror. COVID-19 strains continue to morph and circulate , causing illness and death—though far below levels experienced in the early days, months, years, of the pandemic, thanks to life-saving vaccines and increased immunity.

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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.