Mon.Aug 21, 2023

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Attn: New Hampshire “Child Advocate” – there are horrendous institutions in your state, too

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

You shouldn’t be getting “a good night’s sleep” while kids are institutionalized anywhere. If your state didn’t tear apart families at a rate nearly double the national average, none would “need” to be institutionalized. The Bledsoe Youth Academy in Tennessee sure sounds like a hellhole. That’s what New Hampshire’s “Child Advocate,” Cassandra Sanchez, found when she toured the place.

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Addressing the IDD Workforce Crisis: What Your Organization Can Do

Relias

The IDD workforce crisis is adversely affecting organizations and their clients. Many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) rely on direct support professionals (DSPs) for assistance in their daily lives and communities. Families rely on DSPs so they may work or receive respite from caregiving. But, as IDD organizations struggle to retain staff, the quality of care available to these individuals decreases.

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Three Quigong Techniques to Try Right Now

Beautiful Voyager

Editor’s note: Betty Lee reached out to me to share some of her favorite Qigong exercises. I happened to be angsty when I got her email and immediately tried the breathing and movement exercises and they did help! Breathing exercise Did you know Qi means “Breath of Life?” Here’s a basic Qigong breathing technique that’s good for relieving stress. Breathe in through your nose for 8 counts deeply from your diaphragm Blow out through your lips for 8 counts.

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Employers refuse to budge on local government pay offer following positive strike votes

Community Care

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Council heads have refused to raise their pay offer for social workers and other staff after members of two of the three unions backed strike action in some local authority areas. The employers reiterated that the proposed increases, of £1,925 for those earning up to £49,950 and 3.88% for higher earners, was their “full and final offer” for 2023-24 to workers across most council

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Children referred to social care twice as likely to fail GCSE maths and English

The Guardian

Research found 53% of teenagers in England who had been referred to services did not achieve a pass in both subjects Children in England who are referred to social services at any point in their childhood are twice as likely to fail GCSE maths and English, according to new research published ahead of results day on Thursday. Analysts looked at 1.6m pupils’ exam results over a three-year period and found that 53% of teenagers who had been referred to social care – as detailed in the Children in N