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) / […]
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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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.
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.
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!
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia.
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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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.
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.
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.
The International Association Of Schools Of Social
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Assistant Dean for Practicum Education Non-Tenure Track Clinical Associate/Clinical Full Professor* : [link] Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in Macro Social Work Appointments beginning in Fall 2025 Semester: [link]
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.
Community Care
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
[div class=”127″] The government has cut £115m from planned funding for adult social care training and development this year. As a result, far fewer care staff will be able to gain baseline qualifications in social care and no funding will be ploughed into continuing professional development (CPD) for regulated professionals, such as nurses, working in the sector.
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
AvenirSocial, the Swiss Association of Social Workers, held a meeting last week to consider how they, as a professional association, and their members can utilise the ‘People’s Charter for a […]
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Professor William Elliott III spoke with the Washington Post for an article about the new Brilliant Futures program, a child savings account program for two cohorts of students in Prince George’s County in Maryland. Elliott discussed how college savings programs can give participants long-term hope. “Oftentimes when we think about poverty, we only think about the starving kid who can’t eat, not understanding that the additional problem and very significant problem with being poor is that you
University of Connecticut
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Dear UConn SSW Community, National Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, offers us the opportunity to honor prolific and diverse cultures of Latine communities. At the UConn School of Social Work, we believe in spotlighting this important occasion and the benefits these communities bring to our School, nation, and world.
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Community Care
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Caseloads have fallen at Cafcass, but social workers are continuing to struggle with work pressures, according to a survey. The family court body said that the average caseload for social workers in its long-term teams fell from 21.7 in spring 2022 to 19.9 in May 2023, before dropping further, to about 18 now.
Relias
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Our Relias HR Operations team is the heartbeat of Relias HQ. They execute employee events, plan emergency response operations, coordinate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts , and more! This team, led by Jenny Calloway, Director of HR Operations, is often the first smiling face you see at the front desk. They are integral to our day-to-day operations at Relias HQ and our vibrant company culture.
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Associate Professor Xiaoling Xiang is the principal investigator on a newly funded R01 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. The study will span the next five years and focus on the implementation and effectiveness of Empower@Home , a digital mental health intervention designed to address depression in homebound older adults. “I've dedicated thousands of hours to developing and refining Empower@Home , and with this new R01 funding, we can now bring the program beyond research and i
Social Work Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Raju Chebium Maria Rangel earned her MSW in May from Loyola University Chicago and already has a job. The 50-year-old native of Mexico, who is fluent in Spanish and English, was offered a full-time job by the community service agency where she did one of two internships prior to graduation. Jaileene Arriaga is a year away from earning her MSW at the University of Connecticut but has already been offered a full-time job at the community service agency where she interned.
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Community Care
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Rules curbing councils’ use of agency social workers in children’s services will start coming into force next month, the Department for Education (DfE) has announced. Under the policy, English authorities will be expected to agree regional pay caps on locums’ hourly rates, refrain from hiring early career practitioners, or staff who have recently left permanent roles in th
Brightpoint
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
On Thursday, September 12, the 2nd Annual Brightpoint Benefit was a memorable evening filled with community spirit and gratitude. During the benefit, we highlighted the newly acquired early childhood education center, El Hogar del Nino , and honored 25th Ward Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez with the Community Impact Award for his unwavering advocacy for early childhood education and support for El Hogar Del Niño.
CO4Kids
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Back to Blogs News & Press New law helps relatives and family friends care for kids, providing an alternative to placement in foster care DENVER (September 23, 2024) – The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) celebrates a new state law that provides more resources for kinship caregivers of children in child welfare cases. The Kinship Foster Care law increases support for those known as kinship caregivers, who can include a child’s relatives, family or friends, by: Providing financial
International Federation of Social Workers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President, Machiko Ohara, and Regional Treasurer, Viktor Virag, will be presenting at an upcoming event as part of the International Study Exchange Seminar Series.
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.
Social Work Blog
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Article by Kim M. Simpson, Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead. A COVID-19 summer wave and new 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines this fall—the virus is still a part of our day-to-day lives, but not the dominant force that it once was. Vigilance continues to be a wise practice to stay healthy and safe, yet we live, today, with a far less intense focus on COVID-19 compared with the early months and years of the pandemic.
CCRC
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A passion for helping children and giving back to the community drew Virginia Bergman Loo to CCRC and now, as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), she’s excited to support families in a bigger way. Prior to coming to CCRC, Bergman Loo worked for 13 years a role as Vice President of Transformation. Before that, she was a Director of Finance in hospitality.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
There is no doubt that treating couples is often quite difficult. This is a primary reason that many therapists decide to not treat couples at all. In fact, statistics say that the rate of failure for couple therapy is higher than for individual therapy. Sticking with couple therapy requires knowing how to deal with moments of feeling that failure, which often manifests as irritation and impatience within the therapist.
Relias
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Whole Health Program represents a transformative shift in how health care is delivered to Veterans. Moving beyond merely treating symptoms, this approach emphasizes a comprehensive, person-centric model that focuses on what truly matters to each individual. By prioritizing personal values, needs, and goals, Whole Health aims to empower Veterans to take charge of their well-being.
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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
By Kimberly Phillips Many young adults celebrate their 18 th and 21 st birthdays with presents and cake, but those in the foster care system might dread those milestones for the uncertainty they bring. “One story that hits my heart is that of a young woman getting ready to turn 21 and age out of the foster care system in California,” says Nathanael Okpych , an associate professor in UConn’s School of Social Work.
Children’s Defense Fund
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
In the middle of another national debate demonizing immigrant communities, one family has been speaking up in the midst of their own devastating tragedy to say they do not want their child’s legacy chained to hate. Eleven-year-old Aiden Clark was killed in a traffic accident in August 2023 in Springfield, Ohio, when the school bus he was riding in on the first day of school was hit by a minivan.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
There is no doubt that treating couples is often quite difficult. This is a primary reason that many therapists decide to not treat couples at all. In fact, statistics say that the rate of failure for couple therapy is higher than for individual therapy. Sticking with couple therapy requires knowing how to deal with moments of feeling that failure, which often manifests as irritation and impatience within the therapist.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Recent developments in California and New York make it clear: Foster care is now known to be so harmful to children—and there is so much abuse in foster care—that agencies providing it are becoming uninsurable. Private foster care agencies are, of course, portraying this matter as a crisis. As a result, they’re seeking various forms of immunity from liability for the horrible things done to some children on their watch.
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