Mon.Dec 16, 2024

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Rep. Garcia Has Big Plans for Social Work Caucus

Beyond Advocacy

From left: CRISP Director Charles E. Lewis, Jr, CSWE CEO Dr. Halaevalu Vakalahi, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Sylvia Garcia, NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet.

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Why do we keep failing abused children like Sara Sharif? | Letters

The Guardian

Readers on the death of the 10-year-old girl at the hands of her father and stepmother and the grave weaknesses in the child protection system The death of Sara Sharif yet again highlights failures to properly assess risk and protect children ( What were the missed chances to prevent Sara Sharifs death?, 11 December ). But what will we learn from it?

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How the Oregon “child welfare” agency wants to make it even easier for “providers” to get away with abusing children in their care

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Oregon State Capitol Second of three parts. Read part one here. Faced with an artificial shortage of foster homes caused by the fact that Oregon still tears apart families at a rate well above the national average (which is, itself, too high), the Oregon family police agency, the Department of Human Services, and Gov. Tina Kotek have decided the best answer is to loosen the already minimal rules concerning abuse of children in foster care, especially group homes and institutions.

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Home schooling laws to be tightened up after murder of Sara Sharif

The Guardian

Ten-year-old was murdered by her father and stepmother after being taken out of school to be educated at home Measures to tighten up home schooling in England in the wake of 10-year-old Sara Sharifs murder at the hands of her father and stepmother are to be unveiled in a bill before parliament on Tuesday. The childrens wellbeing and schools bill will enable the government to introduce registers to identify and keep track of children not in school, while parents seeking to educate their child at

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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.