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Five Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

Social Work Blog

Social workers across practice settings provide services to individuals, including pregnant people, who are consuming alcohol at risky levels. Reducing problematic alcohol use is crucial to preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)—neurodevelopmental disabilities and birth defects that can occur in a baby exposed to alcohol before birth. FASDs represent a range of behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities across the lifespan, and might affect up to 5% of school children natio

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Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award 2026: Nominations by 30th September 2024

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Nominations are called for the Prestigious Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award for distinguished contribution to the development of social work education internationally. The nominee can come from any region of the world and may or may not be a member of IASSW. The biography of the nominee must match the required criteria. For details about the nomination process and guidelines on the criteria, please go to : [link] Nominations should be submitted to the chair of the Committee Halaevalu Vakala

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Five Facts Social Workers Need to Know About Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs)

NASW Foundation

Social workers across practice settings provide services to individuals, including pregnant people, who are consuming alcohol at risky levels. Reducing problematic alcohol use is crucial to.

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Call for articles for the Cadernos GEPE Journal

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The Cadernos GEPE journal invites researchers, academics and practitioners in Social Work areas to submit articles for its next edition. Published annually, the journal is a scholarly organ of the Ethics Study and Research Group (GEPE) of UFPE, whose central focus is ethics in Social Work, with a close look at the theoretical and practical implications of this area in national and international contexts.

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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.