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.
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.