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SF Frontline Workers Who Help People on Streets, In Shelters Call for Fair Pay | KQED

Campus social workers at UCSF are demanding equitable compensation and better working conditions amid ongoing negotiations for a new contract.
#mental-health

NYC pols seek social workers in all NYPD precincts

Having social workers in all NYPD precincts can help break the cycle of constant arrests and address underlying mental health conditions for individuals.

How Students in Seattle Got More School Counselors-Paid for by the City's Wealthiest Corporations

Seattle Public School social workers and counselors provide vital support to students but are overwhelmed.
A group of students in the Seattle Student Union have successfully advocated for change in their schools.

NYC pols seek social workers in all NYPD precincts

Having social workers in all NYPD precincts can help break the cycle of constant arrests and address underlying mental health conditions for individuals.

How Students in Seattle Got More School Counselors-Paid for by the City's Wealthiest Corporations

Seattle Public School social workers and counselors provide vital support to students but are overwhelmed.
A group of students in the Seattle Student Union have successfully advocated for change in their schools.
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#child-welfare

Two-thirds of social workers report children living in dangerously mouldy homes

Social workers witness dangerous living conditions for children due to cost of living crisis.
Many families are forced to choose between heating homes, paying rent, or buying food.

Social workers say Santa Clara County is scapegoating lawyer over child abuse interview advice

Social workers defending attorney blamed for controversial practice
Ongoing struggles in Santa Clara County child welfare system

Two-thirds of social workers report children living in dangerously mouldy homes

Social workers witness dangerous living conditions for children due to cost of living crisis.
Many families are forced to choose between heating homes, paying rent, or buying food.

Social workers say Santa Clara County is scapegoating lawyer over child abuse interview advice

Social workers defending attorney blamed for controversial practice
Ongoing struggles in Santa Clara County child welfare system
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During Social Work Month, county commissioners discuss the field's low average salaries - Austin Monitor

Social Work Month declared in Travis County recognizing vital contributions and challenges faced by social workers.
Commissioners urged to support social workers by addressing underfunding and low compensation.
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Social workers warn system is on the brink' as baby murder lays bare failings

Social workers struggle due to high caseloads, inadequate safeguarding practice.
Calls for more funding to address systemic issues in the social services sector.

'Steady progress': Parents, City Council weigh in as Newton teacher strike extends into 9th day

Negotiations continue
Disagreements on living wages, parental leave, and mental health support

Social workers warn system is on the brink' as baby murder lays bare failings

Social workers struggle due to high caseloads, inadequate safeguarding practice.
Calls for more funding to address systemic issues in the social services sector.

'Steady progress': Parents, City Council weigh in as Newton teacher strike extends into 9th day

Negotiations continue
Disagreements on living wages, parental leave, and mental health support
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Help mothers in prison see their children more to reduce self-harm, charity says

Women in prisons need social workers for child contact
High rates of self-harm among women in prisons

BART Celebrates Station Cleanup - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART has made efforts to clean up stations and improve safety without relying solely on police enforcement.
The hiring of non-sworn social workers under the ambassador program has helped provide assistance and clean up the system.

Newton teacher strike cancels fourth school day as negotiations show little progress

The Newton teacher strike will continue into Wednesday, with no progress in negotiations.
The union is fighting for demands including better parental leave and full-time social workers at every school.
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