Golda Edinburg, NASW Social Work Pioneer®, passed away February 9, 2012.
Former President, Department of Mental Health and Retardation Area Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Director, Social Work Department, McLean Hospital.
Golda Edinburg will be missed by the entire social work community. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to providing quality care and improving the quality of life for persons with mental illness and their families. Read more.
Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Childcare has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the childcare workforce because the costs of care are rising. Without affordable child care, some parents leave the workforce, and some spend more than 7% of their income on care while paying for other necessities. Childcare is plagued with long waitlists, low compensation for workers and some rural communities have few options to access care.
The fatal incident demands unequivocal condemnation
Merely the thought of traveling can be anxiety-inducing. Turbulent flights, lost luggage, foodborne illnesses, and catfished accommodations are horror stories just waiting to be told.