Fri.Apr 11, 2025

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Talking with children about current event concerns

CCRC

In our current political and economic climate, many adults have been tense, and children may be experiencing feelings of fear and worry. Even at a young age, children may have questions about their observations. Here are some ways to help address your childs current event concerns. Age 3-5 Observe their behaviors and emotions as they play. Children this young may not yet have the vocabulary to share their thoughts and feelings, however they exhibit emotions through play.

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The power of wishful thinking: The continued promotion of Healthy Families America as a child abuse prevention program

Child Welfare Monitor

by Marie Cohen T he original version of this post was published on April 4, 2022. I decided to update and re-publish it after reading a press release from Prevent Child Abuse America stating that “PCAAs signature home visiting program, Healthy Families America, has been proven to reduce child abuse and intimate partner violence while improving long-term health and educational outcomes.” While I cannot evaluate the claim about domestic violence, the post below show that Healthy Famili

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Jordyn Coury Named U-M’s 2025 NASW Student of the Year

Michigan Social Work

MSW student Jordyn Coury has been selected as U-Ms 2025 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Student of the Year. Coury was nominated for this award based on her exceptional leadership, passion for community engagement, and commitment to academic and ethical excellence. Im truly honored and grateful to have been selected, said Coury, especially considering the incredible contributions my peers are making to the community!

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First practice guidance for AI in social work warns of bias and data privacy risks

Community Care

This article is part of our new ‘ Future of Social Work ‘ series, where we’ll be reporting on innovative practice approaches and technology in social work. Get in contact with us to flag up anything that you think ticks either of those boxes at anastasia.koutsounia@markallengroup.com The first practice guidance in England on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in social work has urged caution, highlighting risks around bias and data privacy.

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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!

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Transforming the Road

Children’s Defense Fund

By Marian Wright Edelman A true revolution of values will soon cause us to question the fairness and justice of many of our past and present policies. On the one hand we are called to play the Good Samaritan on lifes roadside, but that will be only an initial act. One day we must come to see that the whole Jericho Road must be transformed so that men and women will not be constantly beaten and robbed as they make their journey on lifes highway.