National Academies Study Recognizes Social Workers as Specialists in Social Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds a study released today by the National Academies of Sciences, ...
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SWHELPER Announces Its Second Annual Global Social Welfare Digital Summit
On March 19th thru March 22nd, SWHELPER will be hosting the Global Social Welfare Digital Summit which is an all ...
9 Reasons Why Text Messaging is the Key to Efficient Communication in Social Services Agencies
Anyone who works in the social services industry has noticed a growing trend. The number of clients who request that ...
How Social Services Across Europe are Supporting the Integration of Unaccompanied Children
Photo Credit: @AP The European Social Network (ESN), in co-operation with its Swedish member, the National Board of Health and ...
To Counter Child Abuse, Administrators and Case Workers Need Support to Implement Evidence-Based Improvements
In 2015, more than 425,000 children were placed in foster care due to incidents of abuse and neglect. But many ...
Three Myths about Latino Immigrants That It’s Time to Bust
Photo by Monivette Cordeiro As a counseling professor, I train my students to ask their clients: “If you succeed in ...
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Appoints New Senior Program Director
NEW YORK, NY —Brian Parchesky has been promoted to Senior Program Director at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s ...
Helping Pets and People in Crisis
As more research emerges about the link between human welfare and animal welfare, it has become increasingly clear of the ...
Criminalizing Child Welfare: Retired Texas Ranger Takes Over Child Protection Agency
"Child welfare is a continuum of services that ensure children are safe and that families have the support they need ...
The Life of a Social Worker – Interview with Freya Barrington
Freya Barrington, a highly commended Social Worker, is the author of the international bestseller Known to Social Services. This powerful ...
Tired of Googling “Food Pantry”?
As social workers, we’re asked to remember and interpret thousands of pieces of information every day. Our clients expect us ...
UTRGV Students Share Experiences During Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program
UTRGV students Carlie Patrick (far left), a junior English/communication studies major, and Leroy Berrones Soto (second from left), a sophomore ...
Honouring Humanity in Human Resources: It Matters.
No matter what you do for a living or where you work, you are likely involved with a human resources ...
Social Work Advocacy and Psychotropic Drugs in Foster Care
In 2008, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act required states to begin developing plans to monitor health ...
Common Job Interview Questions for Therapists
There are plenty of websites that focus on general interviewing skills and questions you may encounter in an interview, but here ...
Without Papers But Not Without Rights: The Basic Social Rights of Irregular Migrants
Refugee camp on the outskirts of Calais, France © Matt Sprake Those who think that irregular migrants have no rights ...
Blue Cross Report: Social Services Critical to Improving Health
In a new report by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, social, behavioral, and environmental factors are shown to determine ...
Getting Social Workers Involved in Social Justice: Who Will Take the Lead
If you’re not sitting at the table, you’re on the menu. This pithy bit of wisdom was offered as a ...
New Field Placement Model With Crittenton Earns Award from CSU Fullerton for its “Teaching and Mentorship” Culture
Fullerton, Calif. – Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF) is proud to announce the agency’s nomination and selection as ...
Motivational Work versus Motivational Interviewing
Motivational work is an approach designed to help people who are considered to be unmotivated and hopeless. Most therapeutic contacts ...
