R.E.A.L. Social Workers
JANUARY 8, 2024
Introduction We are born into a world of comparisons. One of the first comparisons is found in the question “who does the baby look like? Then there are the comparison statements. “The baby has hair just like her mother when she was a baby.” “He has his father’s eyes.” Comparisons do not stop there. We are taught to observe, analyze, and measure our worth based on how we perceive others.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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
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Nicole Clark Consulting
JANUARY 9, 2024
A major barrier to introducing a new program to a community is pushback. From staff concerns to not assessing whether the program is needed, failure to determine if your program is the right fit for a new community can lead to negative outcomes for the program and for your organization. Bringing a new program to [.] The post Bringing Your Program to a New Community appeared first on Nicole Clark Consulting.
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.
KVC
JANUARY 11, 2024
While foster care can be a crucial safety net for children and families in challenging circumstances, we at KVC know how important it is to help families stay together. Consistent caregiving and stable families are crucial for children. Foster care prevention and family preservation services help families remain intact, allowing children to grow and thrive!
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 10, 2024
The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Some patients are back on track within a month, while others can benefit from a longer and more comprehensive treatment program. Depending on your specific situation, you can stay in treatment longer than the typical 30 days. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.
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.
University of Connecticut
JANUARY 9, 2024
Dear Alumni Colleagues, It’s hard to believe that I completed my first semester as Dean at the UConn School of Social Work. I’ve become increasingly familiar with the work and impact of our outstanding faculty and their research as well as our students who are engaged with some of our most pressing social welfare issues, child and adolescent behavioral health, substance use disorder, juvenile justice reform, LGBTQ+ health, and supporting immigrants and refugees.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
JANUARY 9, 2024
Call for Chapters for the SpringerBriefs Book series on Advancing Social Work Education. Title of Proposed Book Emergence of Social Work Scholarships in the Global South Description of the Book Social work educators and practitioners in the Global South countries have to work around constantly evolving social, political and economic conditions and overcome unique challenges to advance education and practice that are often unimaginable in the Global North context.
Relias
JANUARY 9, 2024
Front-line staff in post-acute care settings are constantly on the go — from room to room in a skilled nursing facility or from home to home, caring for people with various needs. They are also required to complete compliance training and pursue continuous learning and professional development to stay updated and deliver high-quality care. Clearly, fitting all of this into their busy work schedules is a challenge.
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 10, 2024
The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Some clients are back on track within a month, while others can benefit from a longer and more comprehensive treatment program. Depending on your specific situation, you can stay in treatment longer than the typical 30 days. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.
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International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 9, 2024
NASWU engaging with child protection stakeholders during COVID-19 in Buyiga Island,Mpigi District –Central Uganda The National Association of Social Workers of Uganda (NASWU) has celebrated a year of significant progress […]
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
● Looks like another task force on “mandatory reporting” laws might be pushing back a bit against the lawmakers who appointed it. Something like that happened in Massachusetts when the members of a task force in that state found out that the chair, the state’s “Child Advocate” Maria Mossaides, had been misleading them. But in Colorado, things may be different.
Relias
JANUARY 8, 2024
In a consumer-driven industry, healthcare organizations must compete to gain new patients and maintain their loyalty. One effective way is to earn high patient satisfaction scores that demonstrate value to customers seeking a trusted healthcare partner. But gaining patient trust isn’t the only benefit of high patient satisfaction scores. Medicare payment systems link patient satisfaction scores with reimbursement rates, making quality patient care a primary determinant of an organization’s viabi
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 8, 2024
When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. It can often feel like you’re at a loss, unsure where to turn or what to do next. However, family members can play a crucial role in encouraging a loved one to achieve and maintain sobriety.
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.
International Federation of Social Workers
JANUARY 8, 2024
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH, POLICY, AND PRACTICE CONFERENCE Responsive social services: strengthening the impact of user participation Bucharest, 22-23 April 2024 IFSW Europe is a partner in organizing an international conference that […]
Community Care
JANUARY 8, 2024
Government safeguarding advisers have voiced their disappointment over ministers’ response to their recommendations to improve the safeguarding of disabled children in residential settings. The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel raised concerns over the fact that the government firmly accepted just two of the nine recommendations from its inquiry into the abuse of over 100 children and young adults in Doncaster from 2018-21.
Relias
JANUARY 8, 2024
In the realm of applied behavior analysis (ABA), the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) code of ethics serves as a guiding compass for professionals in their practice, ensuring the highest standards of conduct and care. The updated RBT Ethics Code 2.0 reinforces the commitment to ethical behavior, transparency, and client well-being. This updated ethics code applies to all Registered Behavior Technicians, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct across diverse settings.
Gateway Foundation
JANUARY 8, 2024
When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the hardships impact everyone in the family. Substance use and addiction can change family dynamics, weaken communication, and erode trust. It can often feel like you’re at a loss, unsure where to turn or what to do next. However, family members can play a crucial role in encouraging a loved one to achieve and maintain sobriety.
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American Board of Clinical Social Work
JANUARY 10, 2024
I have written many times about the radical intersubjective stance that Neurodynamic Couples Therapy takes regarding the treatment of couple relationships. In essence, we are treating what happens between the partners–not individual psychologies. The theory holds that it takes two brains in each other’s presence to access the affective material that has been generating the couple’s conflicts in order to heal historical wounds.
Community Care
JANUARY 8, 2024
Experts are predicting that more councils will declare ‘bankruptcy’ after the government rejected calls for extra social care funding for authorities in 2024-25. Think tank the Institute for Government (IfG) made the claim after the provisional local government finance settlement included no extra resource for authorities beyond that already committed, despite leaders’ calls for extra cash.
Michigan Social Work
JANUARY 9, 2024
Assistant Professor Ashley Cureton was quoted in the Boston Globe about the struggles of Ukrainian refugee families. The article explores how multiple school transfers can uproot vulnerable kids and compound the trauma and loss they’ve already experienced as refugees. “It is imperative that they can stay in one place, that they can build those relationships, that they can build a sense of community, and really feel like they have a place here in the U.S.,” Cureton said.
Social Care
JANUARY 10, 2024
"There will. be funding for hundreds of apprenticeships and digital training places so that new and existing care colleagues can keep pace with the latest digital innovations." [Image created by freepik.com ] New package of training, support and professional development It feels like a long time coming (and there’s nothing wrong with extensive preparation to get things right) but finally, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced a package of measures to elevate the true value, vari
The Guardian
JANUARY 7, 2024
As his condition grew worse, I cared for him for 18 months. Amid the grief and pain, there were moments of explosive laughter – and unexpected pride After a stroke, at 81, my clever, funny, obstinate father developed vascular dementia in November 2011. We swiftly came to understand that someone with dementia has difficulty with planning and understanding things, from breakfast choices to bigger life events.
Community Care
JANUARY 11, 2024
The government will give councils funding to train more staff as social workers in adults’ services through apprenticeships. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will give councils and adult social care providers just over £20m between them to fund social work and nursing apprenticeships in 2024-25. The DHSC announced the funding yesterday, alongside its plan to develop a career pathway for adult social care staff, backed by £53.9m in 2024-25 to fund 37,000 care workers to take
Michigan Social Work
JANUARY 9, 2024
Professor William Elliott III joined St. Louis Public Radio in a spirited conversation about college savings accounts and their potential. The conversation was prompted by St. Louis Public Schools’ recent decision to pause its partnership in the College Kids Savings Account program.
Social Care
JANUARY 12, 2024
Social care colleagues will have better training, clearer career paths and improved job prospects following the announcement of government plans to develop the domestic care workforce. The Department of Health and Social Care has unveiled a package of measures that will reaffirm care work as a career, including the Care Workforce Pathway , helping to recruit and retain talent by providing new, accredited qualifications, digital training and funded apprenticeships.
The Guardian
JANUARY 9, 2024
Choreographer Aakash Odedra explains how the movements and stories of older people in Leicester are informing Mehek, his collaboration with Aditi Mangaldas Around 60 people are chatting and laughing together in a community hall in Belgrave, Leicester. Then Bollywood music begins to play and everyone turns their focus to instructors Jayna Patel and Laura Bryan, who lead from the stage.
Michigan Social Work
JANUARY 9, 2024
Research Fellow Greer Hamilton has been named to the 2023-24 cohort of the Health Equity Early Career Scholars Program , a collaborative effort of the Scholars Strategy Network and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The program is structured to enable cohort members to disseminate their research findings among peers, senior scholars, policymakers and practitioners.
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