Social Work in the News – July 3, 2008

Jul 3, 2008

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 Obama on Tuesday turned to faith, …

Support Groups Relieve Stress, Help Those Dealing with Cancer
CastroValleyForum.com – Castro Valley,CA,USA
Sharon Fernekees-Jeans, a licensed clinical social worker, is manager of social work services at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. …

Have 8 Minutes? Share Your Thoughts on Client Substance Use

Feb 3, 2026

We’re listening! We want to learn about your work with clients on alcohol and other substance use. In just eight minutes, you can help us better train and educate social workers who serve clients at risk for substance-related problems, including substance use...

Recent Child Care Updates

Jan 29, 2026

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.

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