Mon.Apr 22, 2024

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Ethics Alive! The Ethics of Work-Based Versus Personal Advocacy

The New Social Worker

Be aware of the limits of agency-based advocacy and consider when it might be more appropriate to advocate using your personal time and resources. We must navigate the complexities of advocacy within organizational contexts with integrity.

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Addressing diaper insecurity brings stability to Illinois families. 

Brightpoint

By Mike Shaver, President and CEO, Brightpoint In Illinois, the often-unseen challenge of diaper insecurity is placing a significant burden on families, a situation exacerbated by the soaring costs of diapers. With prices increasing by over 30% since the start of the pandemic, what many consider a basic child-rearing necessity has become an unaffordable luxury for too many.

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Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month

International Federation of Social Workers

Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month Iranian social workers actively participated in World Social Work Day (WSWD) and the month-long celebration in March 2024.

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NCCPR in the Arizona Capitol Times: DCS is on probation; here’s how to fix it

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Arizona Legislature has, in effect, put the Department of Child Safety on probation, allowing it to continue to function for another four years instead of the customary eight The decision is a healthy recognition that DCS, both in its current form and when it was a division of the Department of Economic Security, often does enormous harm to the children it is meant to help.

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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.

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Shelter, Inc. Receives National Accreditation

Shelter, Inc

Shelter, Inc. has achieved national accreditation through COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current. Shelter, Inc. is a child welfare agency that works to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect through comprehensive and community-based services for children and families at risk and in need. Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services.