Sun.Mar 23, 2025

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In West Virginia, the bad bills keep on coming

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

First came the bill that would send caseloads skyrocketing. Now, theres another well-intentioned bill that would produce horrible results. ENTRIES INTO FOSTER CARE PER THOUSAND IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN, 2022 This is what we mean by "Child Rremoval Capital of America Of all the options for placing children torn from their homes, among the very worst are so-called shelters.

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Embracing Ubuntu: Fostering Compassion and Action Through African Philosophy

The New Social Worker

As social workers think deeply about the dignity and worth of the person, we are reminded of the African philosophy Ubuntu, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals with their surroundings and physical world.

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‘Nobody found him in time’: how neglect and stress led to the deaths of a full-time carer and his son

The Guardian

David Lodge died after being found next to his father and full-time carer Peters body. His sister Keri believes the strain of caring and lack of government support contributed to their deaths Peter Lodge devoted his life to his son, David. He cherished every moment with him, even when Davids condition left them effectively housebound. Right up until he was 74, Peter would sleep on the living room floor beside Davids hospital bed.

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In a town far from Whitehall, I saw just how devastating Labour’s cuts will be. So why can’t ministers? | John Harris

The Guardian

A day with a care worker in Bury showed me the intolerable pressures of her life and then I heard the news of a new squeeze on benefits Just under a fortnight ago, my working day began at 6.45am, on a silent cul-de-sac near Bury, in Greater Manchester. I was there to shadow Julia, a domiciliary care worker, on her daily morning rounds. She was about to let herself into the home of a 93-year-old woman.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!