Child Welfare Monitor

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

On May 22, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) held a hearing entitled “The Family First Prevention Services Act [FFPSA]: Successes, Roadblocks, and Opportunities for Improvement.” The hearing focused on Part I of FFPSA, which is titled “Prevention Activities Under Title IV-E.” In his opening statement, Senator Ron Wyden, the prime author of the Act along with the late Orrin Hatch, recognized that FFPSA has so far not had the anticipated effect. “Six years on,&

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

We are pleased to invite you to the online book launch of Social Work as a Global Profession: Handbook for Teaching and Learning, on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, from 12:15 […]

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

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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Nnatasha Tracy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Feeling like you have no mental health left? In this personal and practical guide, I share what it’s like to experience severe mental health struggles and offer actionable steps to cope when everything feels impossible. From managing daily tasks to finding hope in the darkest moments, learn how to survive and navigate through mental health collapse.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

● Often children are taken when their poverty is confused with neglect only to face actual abuse in foster care. But rarely children really do face horrific abuse in their own homes. This story from The Press-Enterprise in Riverside describes a case in California in which that happened – and then the children faced horrific abuse in a foster home overseen by a private agency. ● I mention the item above because right now, California’s private foster care agencies are rushing to make sure it never

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Did you know that while only 10% of professionals across industries report experiencing disruptive behavior in the workplace, healthcare professionals report rates that are three times higher? In fact, horizontal violence — also known as lateral violence or workplace bullying — is alarmingly prevalent in nurse-to-nurse interactions, with estimates suggesting that between 46% and 100% of nurses experience or witness this behavior at some point in their careers.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Social Work History Network (UK) and the Social Welfare History Group (USA) are pleased to announce an upcoming online event on 24 September 2024, at 19:30 BST (UK) / […]

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The Child and Family Corp

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key takeaways for caregivers Although parents may try to shelter their children from collective tragedy, at some point, children of all ages will be exposed, personally or via peers, news, or family. Parents need to talk with their children (whether preschoolers, college-aged students, or somewhere in between) about such events and listen to their children’s concerns.

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Center for Child Protection

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A Community United in Hope and Healing This year marks a special milestone for the Center for Child Protection – the 20th anniversary of our Guardian Angel Society. Launched in 2004 with just 20 supporters, this remarkable giving program has blossomed into a powerful network totaling 400 dedicated donors in 2024. Guardian Angel Society Co-Chair, Nicole Grupp, said the philanthropic gifts from members for the past two decades have played a crucial role in the “successful outcomes thes

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2018 The State Assembly holds a hearing Oct. 9 that could be a first step in the right direction Last March, the New York City Family Policy Project , an essential resource, and not just for New Yorkers, published a comprehensive report on the harm done by the state’s child abuse hotline, which is run by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Relias

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At Relias, individual stories of growth and achievement are not just celebrated—they are central to our identity. We sat down with Meredith Tobias, Enterprise Client Executive, whose career embodies the expansive opportunities and developmental culture at Relias. From her start in entry-level sales to becoming a top-tier enterprise client executive, Meredith’s sales success at Relias is a testament to ambition, resilience, and the supportive environment we foster.

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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 35 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, October 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A statement from the IFSW Indigenous Commission: Orange Shirt Day commemorates the many Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities and placed in board schools as a […]

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

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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The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Suicide rates have been on the rise since the emergence of COVID-19. Although some suicides will not be prevented, society can focus on preventive measures such as providing space and support for those who are struggling and choose to live.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

An extraordinary story by Stephannie Stokes of WABE , the public radio station in Atlanta, is built around one of the most cruel, most odious practices of family policing systems: making parents pay ransom to get their children back. (No, of course they don’t call it that, but when you take someone’s children and make them pay money to get the children back, euphemisms like “child support” only obscure what’s really happening.

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Beyond Advocacy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Condolences to my friend and dean of the Silver School of Social Work at New York University, Michael Lindsey, as he mourns the loss of his cousin, the great Frankie Beverly. Some may know his iconic group, Frankie Beverly and Maze, one of the smoothest R&B groups not associated with Motown. Their classic, Before I Let Go , became an anthem for soul music lovers and was played repeatedly at parties.

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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 40 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health. To make it easier for you to find a webinar that is of interest to you, […] The post Free Mental Health Webinars, September 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.

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Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On 12 April 2024, the National Association of Social Workers in Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, and with the […]

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

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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The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I am a school social worker, a canary in the coal mine of public education. I see the collective strain on school staff, but I also envision the way forward.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY) Reps. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) on September 12 introduced legislation to help grow the nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce to address a mental health and substance use disorder crisis. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Plus Scholarship Act would create a scholarship for students who wish to enter the mental health and behavioral health workforce, including social workers.

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Swhelper

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of chronic absenteeism have nearly doubled across the nation for students in kindergarten through grade 12. This increase was tied to the mode of instruction during the early years of the pandemic.

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Child Care Aware

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) welcomes guest blog post that provide essential insights and information about the child care field. This guest blog post features a program in Johnson County, Kansas, that strengthens child care providers' emergency preparedness capabilities through planning and training supports and exercises that allow providers to test their plans.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Kicking off on 1 October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP2023) and concluding on 10 October in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Day, this 3rd […]

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Exchange program between the School of Social Work at McGill University and the Japan College of Social Work organizing International Study Exchange Seminar Series : Exchanging information and news of social welfare system and social work practice between Quebec and Japan. Please register and you will receive an email notice every month when a video is uploaded to the Japan College of Social Work YouTube Channel ( [link] ).

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The New Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Supporting students with sickle cell disease (SCD) requires a comprehensive approach that addresses their academic, emotional, and social needs. School social workers can implement strategies to build a nurturing environment for students.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

● If you think Darth Vader was bad, wait ‘till you see how the family police operated a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. For The Imprint , Prof. Josh Gupta-Kagan writes about it, and what we can learn from it in our galaxy right now. ● Prof. Gupta Kagan, a lawyer, joins with a social worker, Andrea Asnes, and a doctor who authored the definitive history of the modern child welfare surveillance state, Dr.

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CCRC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Voting is one of the most important rights we hold as an American citizen. It gives us the power to make our voices heard and influence our democracy. But according to U.S. Census data from 2020, as many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Every year, millions of Americans fail to vote because they either miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration, or aren’t sure how to register.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Councils have been warned that charging parents for taking children into care will undermine safeguarding and increase costs. The Family Rights Group (FRG) delivered the message after Derbyshire council set out plans to charge parents who agree to have their children accommodated under section 20 of the Children Act 1989.

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International Federation of Social Workers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A new Social Service Workforce Census, the first of its kind in Romania, reveals significant challenges in the country’s social services sector.

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Center for Child Protection

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Every Child Feels Safe in Our Village For more than 30 years, the Center for Child Protection has been a lifeline for children impacted by abuse in Travis County. As a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center, our work is grounded in the belief that it truly takes a village to protect a child. This village, comprising our generous donors, expert Child Protection Team partners, and dedicated volunteers, is united in its commitment to support the children of Travis County.

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