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This Working Life: 'Being a social worker is a satisfying job, but we must remove barriers for those brilliantly suited to it'

The role of social workers is diverse and often misunderstood, extending beyond child protection to various supportive services.

How Do Food Banks Actually Work?

Food assistance can have a profound emotional impact on those in need, affirming the importance of compassion in social work.

Boston-area libraries are employing social workers. Here's why.

The hiring of social workers in libraries is increasing to better support community members in need, especially after the pandemic.

Share the Spirit: From foster homes to Beyond Emancipation

Speranza Gonzalez transforms her challenging foster youth experience into a path of empowerment through education and support.

Why are they destroying this?': the battle for Germany's Fanprojekte

Karlsruhe's ultras' Christmas market helps fund local efforts for refugees, symbolizing community unity beyond football.

This Working Life: 'Being a social worker is a satisfying job, but we must remove barriers for those brilliantly suited to it'

The role of social workers is diverse and often misunderstood, extending beyond child protection to various supportive services.

How Do Food Banks Actually Work?

Food assistance can have a profound emotional impact on those in need, affirming the importance of compassion in social work.

Boston-area libraries are employing social workers. Here's why.

The hiring of social workers in libraries is increasing to better support community members in need, especially after the pandemic.

Share the Spirit: From foster homes to Beyond Emancipation

Speranza Gonzalez transforms her challenging foster youth experience into a path of empowerment through education and support.

Why are they destroying this?': the battle for Germany's Fanprojekte

Karlsruhe's ultras' Christmas market helps fund local efforts for refugees, symbolizing community unity beyond football.
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#mental-health

UC's unfair pay scales undermine crucial mental-health treatment - 48 hills

UCSF's mental health care system operates unequally, affecting public accountability and response to the mental health crisis in San Francisco.

I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Holidays can be particularly difficult for those with strained family relationships, often leading to feelings of loneliness and sadness.

Alan Rushton obituary

Alan Rushton made remarkable contributions to social work and mental health education, leaving a lasting legacy in research and training.

UC's unfair pay scales undermine crucial mental-health treatment - 48 hills

UCSF's mental health care system operates unequally, affecting public accountability and response to the mental health crisis in San Francisco.

I Went No Contact With My Dad 5 Years Ago, & Holidays Are Still The Hardest

Holidays can be particularly difficult for those with strained family relationships, often leading to feelings of loneliness and sadness.

Alan Rushton obituary

Alan Rushton made remarkable contributions to social work and mental health education, leaving a lasting legacy in research and training.
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#childrens-services

English council may ask parents of children taken into care to pay half of costs

Derbyshire council proposes charging parents of children in local authority care to ease financial pressures, raising concerns about long-term implications for families.

The Croydon children's service that helps care leavers follow their dreams'

Croydon children's services have improved significantly since their last inspection, showcasing strong advocacy and support for children and care leavers.

English council may ask parents of children taken into care to pay half of costs

Derbyshire council proposes charging parents of children in local authority care to ease financial pressures, raising concerns about long-term implications for families.

The Croydon children's service that helps care leavers follow their dreams'

Croydon children's services have improved significantly since their last inspection, showcasing strong advocacy and support for children and care leavers.
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#education

BBC Report Finds Social Workers Lack Training to Spot Abuse

Many social work graduate programs neglect training on IPV and coercive control, leading to inadequate support for survivors.

Want to help your community and get paid well to do it? These social worker jobs could net you six figures.

Social work offers high-paying opportunities but requires time and education for lucrative positions.

Janie Thomas obituary

Janie Thomas was a pioneering social worker whose leadership greatly influenced British social work during her 40-year career.

BBC Report Finds Social Workers Lack Training to Spot Abuse

Many social work graduate programs neglect training on IPV and coercive control, leading to inadequate support for survivors.

Want to help your community and get paid well to do it? These social worker jobs could net you six figures.

Social work offers high-paying opportunities but requires time and education for lucrative positions.

Janie Thomas obituary

Janie Thomas was a pioneering social worker whose leadership greatly influenced British social work during her 40-year career.
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Don't avoid the end-of-life talk with your aging parents. Here's how to start the conversation

Most Americans avoid discussing death, leading to difficulties in making end-of-life decisions for those who haven't documented their wishes.

Your Mercury 2024 Election Guide to State, County & Federal Races

Meghan Moyer is a policy specialist focused on improving quality of life through public policy and addressing issues like homelessness and childcare.
Shannon Singleton emphasizes her social work background and experience in addressing housing and behavioral health care as key priorities.

Social workers in England begin using AI system to assist their work

AI in social work enhances efficiency but must not replace critical human decision-making and relationships.

The San Quentin Nurse Showing America That She's Got Talent | KQED

Dee Dee Simon's golden buzzer moment on America's Got Talent highlights her dual career as a singer and a healthcare worker, showcasing healing through music.

Why social workers had to investigate Kirstie Allsopp case | Letter

Every referral to social services requires investigation to ensure child safety, regardless of its nature.

A social worker who quit to become a life coach explains how she made a career pivot that quintupled her salary

Dr. Kiki Ramsey transitioned from social work to positive psychology coaching due to burnout, now focusing on empowering women and enhancing emotional wellness.

Letters: Inexcusable dereliction | Calling out DFCS | Travel safety | Eliminate waste | Surprise price | Firmer hand

DFCS leaders' adherence to flawed policies has led to tragic child welfare failures with devastating consequences.

These programs helped former inmates get treatment & jobs. Prop. 36 could slash those funds

Rachel Flores turned her life around post-incarceration and now helps others; Proposition 36 threatens funding for vital services.

How the Mongols Motorcycle Club works, according to an ex- chapter president

Insights into life as a chapter president of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, including initiation, brotherhood, and rivalries.

Love helping people? Some states are paying social workers close to six figures

Social work is a selfless career centered around helping others, with growing job prospects despite lower salaries due to the fulfillment it provides.

Not Your Childhood Library

Librarians are adapting to help homeless patrons by offering services beyond just books, creating more inclusive public spaces.

Tower Hamlets council criticised by judge for supporting 'rapist' father in domestic abuse case

Tower Hamlets council criticized for disregarding domestic abuse findings and supporting abusive father's custody of children.

In the Hamptons, a Grim Paradox Revealed

Undocumented immigrants in the Hamptons live in encampments during winter, juxtaposed with opulent summer homes, highlighting income disparities.

Breakfast links: Amtrak adds more DC to NYC trains

Tamara Saltman values well-functioning cities for happier and healthier communities.
She has degrees in environmental sciences and clinical social work.

Norman Kay obituary

Norman Kay, the first Green party chair of Stroud district council, has passed away at the age of 77.
Kay served the council for 21 years, first as a Labour and later as a Green party representative.

Dealing with Holocaust trauma through music DW 03/20/2023

Breaking the silence: Holocaust survivors at a Toronto home shared their traumatic memories with psychologist over time.
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