Nicole Clark Consulting
MARCH 25, 2025
Participant drops out are program design feedback insights in disguise. We dont often think of former participants as a source of program design feedback. We mostly tweak our programs and services based on program design feedback from participantswho stay. However, in getting feedback from participants who leave, we often discover ways to build stronger programs. [.
Community Care
MARCH 26, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Over three million families will lose an average of 1,720 per year in real terms by 2029-30, as a result of proposed changes to disability and incapacity benefits, the government has estimated. This includes 370,000 people who will lose their current entitlement to the daily living allowance element of personal independence payment (PIP), said the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), in
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Child Welfare Monitor
MARCH 25, 2025
By Naomi Schaefer Riley and Marie Cohen This post was originally published as a guest commentary in the Baltimore Sun. Last month, the Baltimore Banner reported on an alarming rise in the number of child fatalities due to maltreatment in Maryland, as shown by a federal report. The number of child abuse and neglect deaths reported by Maryland to the federal Childrens Bureau was 83 for Fiscal Year 2023, up from 27 a decade before, a rate higher than any state but Mississippi.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 23, 2025
First came the bill that would send caseloads skyrocketing. Now, theres another well-intentioned bill that would produce horrible results. ENTRIES INTO FOSTER CARE PER THOUSAND IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN, 2022 This is what we mean by "Child Rremoval Capital of America Of all the options for placing children torn from their homes, among the very worst are so-called shelters.
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Children’s Defense Fund
MARCH 26, 2025
CDF-New York, 90+ Partner Organizations Sign Letter in Support of Youth Justice Innovation Fund: Proposal would help to build up critical community resources in State Budget The Innovation Fund builds on evidence showing that linking youth with community-based services reduces criminal legal system contact and promotes community safety. Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , CDF Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 NEW YORK , NY Childrens Defense Fund-New York joined 97partne
Community Care
MARCH 28, 2025
Social workers are to be allowed to opt out of the proposed assisted dying process, the legislation’s sponsor has pledged. Labour’s Kim Leadbeater has promised to work with fellow MPs to amend her Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to ensure practitioners other than health professionals are allowed not to participate. While social workers were originally not part of the bill’s process for assisted dying, they have been added to it through amendments made by Leadbeater dur
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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
MARCH 25, 2025
What happens when you tear apart families at a rate more than double the national average and find yourself with no place to put them? For starters, as this story from the Concord (N.H.) Monitor makes clear, you make sure to turn a blind eye to rampant abuse in the places where youve now forced the children to live. Meanwhile in Oregon, which tears apart families at a rate only 20% above the national average, this is happening: The governor and some lawmakers are pushing legislation to make it
Children’s Defense Fund
MARCH 25, 2025
Child-serving organizations from across the state have proposed child-centered recommendations to Governor Mike DeWine and the 136th General Assembly as they deliberate on how to effectively invest in Ohios children, families, and future. Media Contact: John Henry, jhenry@childrensdefense.org , Media Relations Manager, 708-646-7679 COLUMBUS, OH The Ohio Childrens Budget Coalition (OCBC), a partnership of more than 20 organizations committed to the health and well-being of children, has released
Community Care
MARCH 26, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Children’s social workers are to be measured against a new set of post-qualifying standards (PQS), under Department for Education (DfE) proposals. The proposed standards would replace the existing PQS , which largely date back to 2015, and are designed to set out what a practitioner working in local authority children’s services should know and be able to do after two years in p
University of Connecticut
MARCH 25, 2025
Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II Live Webinar Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, and May 13, 2025 9 am 12 pm 9 CECs – participants must attend all 3 sessions to earn CECs Registration Fee: $225 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Welcome to the Building a Private Practice Series.
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.
International Federation of Social Workers
MARCH 22, 2025
This week the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference.
Children’s Defense Fund
MARCH 28, 2025
Media Contact: Dr. John Stanford, State Director, Childrens Defense Fund-Ohio,jstanford@childrensdfense.org, 740-914-902 Health experts and youth experts are concerned cuts to Medicaid would jeopardize the well-being of hundreds of thousands of children in Ohio. In 2023, approximately 1.4 million Ohio children were enrolled in Medicaid, according to KIDS COUNT Ohio.
Community Care
MARCH 24, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. The use of unregulated experts in children’s family court cases is to be curbed, following concerns about their use in cases involving so-called “parental alienation” The courts would not be able to permit the instruction of an expert who was not regulated or on an accredited register other than in exceptional circumstances, under a proposed change to the Family Procedure
University of Connecticut
MARCH 25, 2025
Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Live Webinar 9 am – 12 pm 2 CECs Registration Fee: $75 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors Clinicians are faced with significant strains on the ethical boundaries of the clinical relationship in this politically charged climate. Exhausted and pressured, clinicians need support and tools to navigate these unique stressors on clinical practice.
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The New Social Worker
MARCH 25, 2025
We can create enduring action in our workplaces through enhanced compassion for each other. Indeed, if we are to persist, in political times that require social workers now more than ever, we must.
Nnatasha Tracy
MARCH 25, 2025
People love to promise miracle cures for bipolar disorder herbs, supplements, religion, and more. But anyone claiming to have 'the answer' is either misled or selling something. This post tackles the dangers of false hope, profit-driven cures, and why scientific treatment is the only real path forward.
Child Care Aware
MARCH 27, 2025
Blog post about the importance of healthy sleep.
National Casa Gal
MARCH 28, 2025
"CASA has been the most consistent support in my life throughout my time in foster care." --Tawanna Brown Read More. The post Q&A with Tawanna Brown: advocate, scholar, and future CASA volunteer appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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The New Social Worker
MARCH 27, 2025
Cultural humility provides a framework for upholding the ethical principles of social workseeing each person holistically, striving for justice, and resisting oversimplified categorizations.
Nnatasha Tracy
MARCH 27, 2025
When Survivor featured a powerful autism meltdown and recovery on national TV, it showed the world what true neurodivergent strength looks like. Here's why Eva Ericksons moment matters so deeply.
Relias
MARCH 25, 2025
Women have played an essential role in the U.S. military since the Revolutionary War, yet their contributions have not always been recognized. Over time, women have overcome significant barriers to serve in every branch , achieving milestones such as commanding in combat and attaining high-ranking leadership positions. Today, women make up 11% of the total Veteran population , a number that will rise to 18% by 2048.
National Casa Gal
MARCH 26, 2025
CASA and GAL programs and volunteers do not work in federal immigration courts. Read More. The post National CASA/GAL and member programs mistakenly linked to immigrant advocacy group in media reports appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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 New Social Worker
MARCH 23, 2025
As social workers think deeply about the dignity and worth of the person, we are reminded of the African philosophy Ubuntu, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals with their surroundings and physical world.
Child Care Aware
MARCH 25, 2025
While its important to prepare to meet physical needs during an emergency, considering emotional needs is also critical. Staying attuned to the mental health of staff at Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations is paramount so that they can support their communities before, during, and after disasters.
The Guardian
MARCH 23, 2025
David Lodge died after being found next to his father and full-time carer Peters body. His sister Keri believes the strain of caring and lack of government support contributed to their deaths Peter Lodge devoted his life to his son, David. He cherished every moment with him, even when Davids condition left them effectively housebound. Right up until he was 74, Peter would sleep on the living room floor beside Davids hospital bed.
Relias
MARCH 24, 2025
The dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) were first outlined in a now famous article published in the Journal of Behavioral Analysis in 1968. This article carefully described the characteristics of interventions based on ABA and distinguished it from experimental analysis of behavior. Before we discuss the dimensions of ABA in detail, however, let’s ground ourselves by exploring what we mean by behavior.
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.
Community Care
MARCH 28, 2025
Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Keir Starmer has failed to confirm the future of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF), with the scheme to provide therapy for children and families just days from ending. He was questioned about the ASGSF – worth 50m a year – at prime minister’s questions (PMQs) this week by Liberal Democrat education, children and young people’s spokesperson Mu
My Brains Not Broken
MARCH 27, 2025
Over the years, I’ve learned many different techniques to help manage my anxiety. Some of them have proven to be extremely helpful (I’ve written before about the power of meditation and consistent exercise ), while others have not always done the trick (I once tried to schedule a time for my anxiety – that was a long day!). Since I’m a firm believer that I should try something more than once when it comes to managing my anxiety, I try to make sure I give things a chance.
The Guardian
MARCH 26, 2025
My friend Pam Walker was a social worker who later turned her attention to painting. After starting out at the London borough of Brent in the early 1970s, a decade later Pam went part-time at the London borough of Barnet so that she could pursue her artistic interests. Working mainly in acrylics and collage, she took as her principal subjects urban landscapes undergoing change, although she also focused on the beaches of the south coast of England, where she went walking with her sketchbooks.
R.E.A.L. Social Workers
MARCH 27, 2025
Lets talk about what success really looks like for women over 40. We are not talking about the old climb the ladder and break the glass ceiling approach. Why? Because this approach causes us to feel exhausted and depleted. Instead, we are going to explore a different path that puts wellbeing first while we honor our personal and professional ambitions.
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