Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Adoption
At Global Vision Technologies we work every day with dedicated case workers who inspire us to look beyond fame and fortune to a deeper commitment. Tina Cawley, the AdoptUS Kids caseworker for the month of May, is one of those caseworkers.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Adoption
What's in a Name?
That Which We Call a Rose
By Any Other Name
Would Smell as Sweet
-William Shakespeare
I recently conducted a phone interview with the new director of a Child Protective Services program in a state out west. I was surprised at the turn our conversation took.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice, Government, Adoption
A Creative Social Worker Solving a Serious Problem
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Government, Adoption
Some POSITIVE Feedback
Because we are in the problem-solving business, we often talk too much about problems here in our blog and don't spend enough time-sharing inspiring success stories with our readers. We are going to correct that error starting right now.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Adoption
Teen Birth Rate - Creative Solution to a Persistent Problem
In 2013, there were 274, 641 babies born to females ages 15-19. Nearly 81% of these births occurred outside of marriage. Although the teen birth rate has been declining over recent years, the U.S. rate is higher than that of many other developed countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Foster Care, Adoption, FAMCare Tips and Tools
Topics: Child Welfare, Adoption, Technology Speak