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Source: Google News Kids’ rights: Plan of action TODAYonline – Singapore These proposals were welcomed by some 250 participants, which included social workers and educators, at a forum to discuss Singapore’s progress in promoting … Flora Wallace Baltimore Sun Age 86 The social worker and ex-music critic for The Sun created a scholarship for students at Peabody. By Jacques Kelly ... Read More »

Source: Google News Supervise children closely around fireworks Statesman Journal – Salem, OR Bill MacMorris-Adix, MSW, LCSW is a social worker with Salem-Keizer Public Schools and a member of the Marion County Juvenile Firesetter Intervention … Obama backs faith-based social work AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) — A day after vowing to fight slurs against his patriotism, Democratic White House hopeful Barack ... Read More »

Clinical Social Work Practice Update Mirean Coleman, LICSW, CT Senior Policy Associate June 2008 A quality reporting system for Medicare providers was established by the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (TRHCA). The program is known as the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and was first implemented during the period of July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. ... Read More »

News Source: Google News Series on child abuse was excellent, but portrayed social worke Post-Bulletin – Rochester, MN When child sexual abuse was torn out of the dark corners because a few brave women told their stories, social workers responded to the challenge and found … Not optimistic? Actions a gateway to happiness The Coloradoan – Fort Collins, CO Marcia ... Read More »

News Source: Google News DIANE STAFFORD: Time to take control San Luis Obispo Tribune – San Luis Obispo, CA He has a law degree and she is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in ecopsychology. The Edwardses were pioneers of a sort in writing their first … Black, Native American kids more often in foster care Seattle Post Intelligencer … ... Read More »

News Source: Google News Sahara stands up against domestic violence IndiaPost.com – Union City,CA,USA Founding board member LCSW Sheela Mehta is still on the Sahara board and continues her dedicated efforts with a focus on client empowerment and mental … UB School of Social Work Students Receive Awards UB News Center – Buffalo,NY,USA Rebecca Green of Buffalo, the Terese M. ... Read More »

NASW Foundation celebrates Karl’s achievements at June 24 reception Washington – The National Association of Social Workers Foundation is proud to present James Karls, PhD, LCSW, co-developer of the person in environment social work evaluation system, with the 2008 International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award. The International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award is given to an individual, group, or organization that has ... Read More »

Tuesday, June 24th at 9 PM est, Guess the Diagnosis! Despite a social work concern with labeling generally, many of us are called upon to diagnose, especially for insurance purposes. Join your social work colleagues on Tuesday, June 24th at 9 PM est for a fun chat about diagnosing. We call it “Guess the Diagnosis” and we bring case illustrations ... Read More »

For Immediate Release June 20, 2008 Contact: Kelli Soyer 515-277-1117 nasw@iowanasw.org NASW Iowa Chapter is the Recipient of the 2008-2009 Ruth Fizdale Program Grant Presented by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation Des Moines – The National Association of Social Workers Foundation is pleased to announce the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Iowa Chapter as the recipient of ... Read More »

News Source: Google News University trains social workers to meet challenges of elder care Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Sarasota, FL The University of South Florida at Sarasota-Manatee’s School of Social Work is actively involved in numerous efforts to better meet the comprehensive health … Seeking a few good men Baltimore Sun Boys are quite influenced by having a male figure around, ... Read More »