Community Care
JANUARY 14, 2024
Child in need cases have been opened up to non-social work qualified staff despite concerns that the policy will increase risks to children. The Department for Education’s (DfE) revised version of Working Together to Safeguard Children has removed the previous requirement for child in need assessments and casework to be reserved for qualified social workers.
Social Care
JANUARY 10, 2024
As the Department of Health and Social Care announces its adult social care workforce reform package , Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care , gives her insight into what this means for recruiting, retaining and empowering the care workforce. The Care Workforce Pathway and Care Certificate will help new and existing care colleagues chart a bright and rewarding future [Image created by freepik.com ] A positive direction for social care I’m pleased we've begun 2024 with the Government's announcemen
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Community Care
JANUARY 16, 2024
Councils have been urged to join a project to help curb the workloads of social workers in local authority children’s services departments. Fifteen authorities will scrutinise and test ideas and resources to tackle unnecessary burdens on practitioners in order to enable them to spend more time with children and families. The so-called review testing and implementation network (RTIN) will work alongside the national workload action group (NWAG), which the Department for Education (DfE) has
My Brains Not Broken
JANUARY 24, 2024
It’s the wintertime, which means that we’re all tired, and the desire to do anything is as frozen as the weather. I often write about how challenging the wintertime can be for our mental health, and it happens every year. Like seasons, we go through our own cycles, reaching the same points across the calendar year. Even though January has become known as a time of resolutions and rebirth, I enjoy pushing back on that.
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International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 24, 2024
The tripartite committee comprising the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), are delighted […]
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
A judge in neighboring North Carolina says the same approach is unconstitutional, one county alone has paid more than $53 million to settle lawsuits and there even have been criminal charges. There are two very important things to know about the process by which a child welfare agency removes a child from a parent and places that child with some other kinship caregiver.
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The New Social Worker
JANUARY 1, 2024
We realized we’ve each used a similar pattern to make small, positive changes in our lives. As a self-care approach, it gives a structure that can be replicated. We named the pattern ARC. Appreciate, Recognize, Construct. Give it a try.
National Casa Gal
JANUARY 18, 2024
Read More. The post The WellSky® Foundation gifts $100,000 to the National CASA/GAL Association to support court-appointed special advocates for children experiencing abuse or neglect appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
My Brains Not Broken
JANUARY 4, 2024
Hello friends, and Happy New Year! Since I’ve written several New Year’s posts on this blog, I thought I’d try my hand at it again in 2024. In past years, my messages around the new year have varied greatly. Early on in this blog’s history, I wrote about my rejection of New Year’s resolutions and the pressure they put on us.
International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 3, 2024
IFSW extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people of Japan following the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, 1 January 2024.
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.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 7, 2024
In Iowa the family police agency is called the Department of Human Services “It really does change your whole perspective when a government body can accuse you of something you haven’t done, and they can remove your children.” -- Emily Donlin Impoverished parents, especially impoverished Black and Native American parents already have that perspective.
Bipolar Bandit
JANUARY 17, 2024
I have made it a point to not talk about medications on my blog, social media. It is actually a rule in my Facebook group Advocates for People with Mental Illnesses not to talk about medications. My reason is everyone is different. I won’t be talking about specific medications and certainly would never encourage anyone to go off their medications.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JANUARY 30, 2024
The 10th International Consortium for Social Development-Asia Pacific Biennial Conference will be hosted by the Philippines on October 22-25, 2024. The overall conference theme is The Fifth Industrial Revolution Amidst Multifaceted Disruptions: Harnessing the Power of Social Development. Call for Abstracts Deadline: February 29, 2024 Approval of Abstracts: April 5, 2024 Deadline for Submission of Full Paper: July 1, 2024 For More details, please visit : [link] The post The 10th International Co
Nnatasha Tracy
JANUARY 18, 2024
Recently, I've had days when I was useless due to bipolar disorder. My brain became a rock. I couldn't get a thought through it if I tired. And thanks to my brain's inability to think , I also couldn't work. Trying to do anything -- and I mean anything -- brought about nothing but crushing overwhelm. And all of this lack of productivity brought about a lot of self-flagellation.
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My Brains Not Broken
JANUARY 10, 2024
When you read the words comfort zone , what comes to mind? You might think of the way people tell us to leave them; you might wonder if you’re in one right now. A comfort zone might not be a place at all; it could be a feeling or a moment in time. It could even be a way of doing things you’re comfortable with, a routine or rhythm. Every year around this time, the idea of comfort zones pops into my head.
International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 22, 2024
IFSW Africa Region calls for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
The Colorado State Capitol In a surprising interim report, the task force says step one is narrowing definitions of abuse and neglect so they’re not conflated with poverty. The Task Force has agreed that it must first address Colorado’s current definition of child abuse and neglect. … Colorado’s current definition of abuse and neglect is too broad and conflates several circumstances – such as poverty – with child abuse.
Social Work.Career
JANUARY 31, 2024
This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring almost 50 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, February 2024 appeared first on SocialWork.Career.
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.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JANUARY 5, 2024
Pragati (the erstwhile Integrated Rural Health and Development Project) is a field action project of the Centre for Health and Mental Health, School of Social Work. Late Prof. Dr. Vimla Nadkarni Past President of International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) initiated the Integrated Rural Health and Development Project (IRHDP) in 1986, in the remote tribal areas in Shahapur Taluka, Thane district.
Nnatasha Tracy
JANUARY 31, 2024
Support for bipolar is important, but the support for bipolar that you actually need is even more so. We're all different, and the support we need is different too. The trouble is, it can be hard to get the support we need when we need it. I would say that obtaining this support is actually a skill. So, if getting the support you need for bipolar disorder is a skill, how do we learn it, and how do we practice it?
The New Social Worker
JANUARY 15, 2024
Resiliency is not a fixed construct or static experience. As you embrace a self-care practice that you feel good about, resiliency increases. How will you use the lifeline of self-care to power up your resiliency?
International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 25, 2024
The latest issue of the COSW Newsletter is a rich compilation of significant events, innovative ideas, and inspiring stories from the realm of social work.
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 23, 2024
● The Imprint has a story that covers both the good California Supreme Court decision I wrote about for WitnessLA and a terrible bill proposed in Washington State that is essentially a throwback to the “crack baby” hysteria of the 1980s. The good news: Until recently, such a bill would have sailed through almost any state legislature in America nearly unanimously.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 12, 2024
April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. SW is a nonprofit impact organization whose mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Through its social impact initiatives, SW creates resources for young children, families, and providers that bring awareness and research-based guidance to help pr
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JANUARY 9, 2024
SOCIAL WORK TODAY: IMPERATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TOMORROW “Social Work Today: Imperatives and Implications for Tomorrow” explores the evolving landscape of social work, addressing current challenges and paving the way for future impact. This insightful exploration delves into the dynamic intersection of societal needs, professional responsibilities, and the ever-changing context of human services, offering a nuanced perspective on the crucial role social work plays in shaping a be
Nnatasha Tracy
JANUARY 4, 2024
As a mental health advocate, I've observed people attributing everything to bipolar disorder, from feelings and thoughts to actions. While a mood disorder does influence feelings and thoughts, not all emotions and thoughts are a result of bipolar disorder. It's crucial to take responsibility for actions and not blame them solely on the disorder. Learning to separate actions from thoughts and feelings, investing in therapy, and taking responsibility can help in personal growth and improve relatio
The New Social Worker
JANUARY 8, 2024
The University of Iowa 2024 National Poetry Contest for Social Workers is accepting submissions. Submit your poem by February 17, 2024.
International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 21, 2024
IFSW is proud to announce the release of its 2023 End of Year Report, highlighting a year of resilience and commitment to social justice and social work globally.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 10, 2024
A decision by the California Supreme Court sheds rare light on how family police agencies (a more accurate term than “child welfare” agencies) like the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services behave, and how that behavior hurts children. What makes this case stand out is that, aside from making it all the way to the California Supreme Court, it doesn’t stand out.
University of Connecticut
JANUARY 31, 2024
For Black History Month 2024, the School of Social Work is highlighting four inspiring Black changemakers: Lester Blackwell Granger 1896-1976 First Black president of the National Conference for Social Work in 1952 Advocated for the desegregation of schools and played a role in the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court case As executive director of the National Urban League from 1941 to 1961, promoted equal opportunities for Black people in employment, housing, education, and other areas As
Community Care
JANUARY 26, 2024
Children’s social workers’ caseloads have grown increasingly complex over the past decade, alongside a sharp rise in concerns relating to child mental health, an analysis of official data has found. From 2014-21, the steepest rise in demand concerned child mental health as a single factor, with the number of such cases annually more than doubling from 2014 to 2021.
Relias
JANUARY 23, 2024
On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. As we work to improve all aspects of maternal health, we must bring more focus to an area of critical concern — supporting maternal mental health.
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