Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
NASW national decided in January to leave X (formerly known as Twitter). This was not a decision we made lightly. However, the NASW national office decided to go inactive when X removed guardrails designed to restrict the flow of misinformation and disinformation. You can still see our X account but there will be no new postings as of Jan. 31. Other NASW chapters had already decided to leave X before national.
Swhelper
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
By Jennifer Thomas A victim of domestic violence chooses to stay in an abusive situation because they do not want to leave their companion animal behind to be harmed. A veteran experiencing homelessness is forced to surrender their service dog because there are no pet friendly shelters.
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Nnatasha Tracy
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Your thoughts and feelings arent always telling the truthbut they feel like they are. This cognitive trap can fuel anxiety, depression, and even destructive behaviors. So how do you reality-test your thoughts and emotions? Here, I break down why thoughts and feelings arent facts, how they trick you, and practical ways to challenge them. Learn how to stop believing everything your mind tells you!
Creative Play Therapist
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The Soultenders Child and Family Center, in collaboration with the Youth Empowerment Network, is hosting a donation drive to support youth impacted by the Eaton Canyon Fire, which devastated the community and destroyed 5,000 homes and schools. Donations will be accepted at the South Pasadena Soultenders throughout February and distributed to impacted youth and schools in the community.
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!
Child Care Aware
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
On Jan. 29, Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) officially joined the Defense Departments Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) , through a formal induction ceremony. As part of this partnership, CCAoA became one of more than 200 new organizations joining MSEP, adding to the network of more than 850 employers dedicated to recruiting, hiring, promoting , and retaining military spouses in meaningful careers.
Swhelper
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
What do you get when you mix the taboo nature of discussing sexual intimacy with the social stigma surrounding intellectual and developmental disabilities? The answer: a heck of a lot more problems than you might think.
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Students for Global Change(SGC), in collaboration with the Students Association for Micro Social Work, is organizing an international virtual conference on 24th of March 2025 for social work students to showcase the contributions of social work students in addressing global challenges through research and practice, foster opportunities for peer engagement, collaboration, and cross-cultural learning among social work students, facilitate discussions on advocacy, equity, and inclusion in addressin
Michigan Social Work
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
MSW students Jacob Inosencio and Sabrina Lanker have been named 2025 Dow Sustainability Program Fellows by U-Ms Graham Sustainability Institute. Fellows are chosen through a competitive nomination and application process designed to attract and recognize top talent from across U-Ms academic disciplines. Each fellow will receive a $25,000 stipend along with supplementary project funding, professional development opportunities, and hands-on experience collaborating with external organizational par
Swhelper
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
In recent years, the population of homeless people grew for the fourth year in a row, and a single night count in January of that year revealed 580,000 people experiencing homelessness.
CO4Kids
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Back to Blogs Community Blog Child Welfare Information Regarding Family Detention or Deportation for Impacted Parents or Caregivers guide for organizations GUIDE for Community This information is a resource to support families when a parent or guardian of a child is absent because they have been detained, arrested or deported by law enforcement or immigration authorities.
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.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Conference Theme Advancing Social and Environmental Justice, Peace building, and Sustainable Development through teaching, research and practice. Call for Abstracts: We welcome abstract submissions under the following sub themes, as well as any other related topics: i. Green Social Work and Climate Resilience: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in the Face of Environmental Crises: How social work integrates environmental justice, sustainability, and ecological perspectives into practice.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The Department for Education (DfE) is to quiz councils on the balance of social workers and alternatively qualified practitioners in family help teams, which authorities are expected to roll out over the next year. The requirement to provide this information is likely to be included in conditions set by the DfE for councils’ use of the 270m children’s social care prevention gran
Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The plight of Black male children who are removed from their families and placed under the care and supervision of public agencies is driven by historical vulnerability to racist and discriminatory policies, practices, and systems in this country. They face chronic and persistent stereotyping and are at heightened risk for every form of social ill including incarceration, health and mental health disparities, poverty, violence, reduced life expectancy, and ineffective participation in the workfo
CO4Kids
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Back to Blogs Community Blog Child Welfare Information Regarding Family Detention or Deportation for the Community Guide for parents guide for organizations This information is a resource for schools, organizations, non profits, friends and family members to support families when a parent or guardian of a child is absent because they have been detained, arrested or deported by law enforcement or immigration authorities.
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Beyond Advocacy
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
From Left: Dr. Carrie Pettus, Legislative Aide Santos Marino, Dr. Angelique Day, and Rebecca Goodwin of WSIPP. It is fitting to title my first blog during Black History Month with this lyric from Billie Holidays iconic song, “God Bless the Child,” as it captures the zeitgeist of our new gilded age.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. By Katharine Sacks-Jones, chief executive, Become As social workers, playing a leading role in the lives of care-experienced young people, you know more than anyone the immense pressure the system is under. The Childrens Wellbeing and Schools Bill , introduced in December, clearly intends to improve childrens social care, through measures including better oversight and regulation about wher
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Dear Friends, On behalf of the NGO CSocD Civil Society Forum Subcommittee, we are delighted to invite you to attend the 2025 Civil Society Forum , held during the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63). Event Details: Date: Friday, February 14, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) Location: Conference Room 4, UN Headquarters in New York / Live via UN Web TV Theme: The Forum will explore the CSocD63 priority theme: Strengthening solidarity, social inclusion, and so
The New Social Worker
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Protecting client data is a critical responsibility for all social workers. Follow these nine important steps to ensure safety of your clients private information.
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Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.
Nicole Clark Consulting
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Applying for funding doesnt have to be overwhelming. The post Ask Nicole: How Can I Make My Grant Application Stand Out to Funders? appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. There is strong evidence that parenting support services improve outcomes for children and adults in families experiencing adversity, councils have been told. The latest government-commissioned practice guide to what works in children’s social care said interventions for parents of children aged 0-10 could improve parenting practices and child behaviour, lessen levels of stress and su
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Online Side-Event: Fostering Inclusive Communities Addressing Barriers to Social Participation Join Us at the Commission for Social Development, 63rd Session! The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and The International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) are co-sponsoring a vital online side-event focused on fostering inclusive communities and addressing barriers to social participation.
All For Kids
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Valentines Day is special for couples and loved ones but also for families with children. It offers a great teaching moment for parents to share the importance of being loving, kind, and caring with their kids. Demonstrating it yourself is the best way to teach your children kindness and compassion. According to Psychology Today , your childrens ability to care about others must be nurtured by you in their early years and woven into your familys life.
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 Guardian
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
New research shows scale of crisis, sparking fears over impact of poverty and funding cuts on young people One in four children in England need social care services by the time they turn 18, a study has found , sparking warnings about the impact of poverty and funding cuts. New research led by academics at University College London (UCL) could dramatically change the governments understanding of how many children require state support.
Community Care
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The social care means-testing thresholds are being frozen for a 15th consecutive year, dragging more people into having to self-fund their care. The upper and lower capital limits governing access to care in England in 2025-26 will remain at levels set in 2010, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said yesterday in its annual social care charging circular.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The IASSW UN NY Team invites you to an engaging hybrid side-event at the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63)! Event Details: Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 1:15 PM 2:30 PM (EST) Hybrid Format: Online: Zoom In-Person: Bah International Community, 866 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 About the Event This event, “Building a Collective Future: Grassroots Voices on Emerging Priorities for the Second World Social Summit,” will bring together ex
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The psychiatrist helps mainly through the prescribing of medication. Many issues related to mental illness or health have a medical basis and medication, while perhaps controversial or not always helpful for some, are quite helpful to the vast majority where indicated. The psychologist helps through assessment to determine how one processes information as well as through particular and very structured approaches to therapy.
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.
The Guardian
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Staffer told by official it would be inappropriate for him to give evidence to review of scandal-hit benefit The Department for Work and Pensions has been accused of blocking a whistleblower who repeatedly raised the alarm about carers allowance from giving evidence to an independent review of the scandal-hit benefit. The DWP staffer was told by a senior official it was inappropriate to share with the review their knowledge of the inner workings of a system that has become notorious for its ofte
Community Care
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Social Work England has commissioned research to examine how artificial intelligence is affecting the profession. The two pieces of research – one of which is a literature review – are exploring how AI is shaping social work practice and education.
The Child and Family Corp
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
There are many key themes in child development. This blog covers the role of families in child development, looking at parenting as a team around children ( coparenting ) and how it operates in the infinite variety of families across the world. It looks not just at parents and carers relationship with children but at their relationships with each other (the community of care).
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Family blackmail. More common than you think. It’s a strong arm tactic to force either conformity, silence, or a kind bunker mentality to defend and attack another. The blackmail is typically the use of expulsion, no longer being accepted as a family member. It’s like you lose your relationship status. No more attending celebrations or get-togethers.
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