The world as we know it has changed and continues to evolve in many ways which are not always positive. It is sometimes filled with violence and trauma, as evidenced by the recent attacks in Manchester England, but there are things we can do to provide comfort and healing when these events occur.
Casey Foundation Seeks Grant Proposal for Trauma Response Program
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Nonprofit General
Our recent blog on the Charter School movement highlighted the dramatic adoption of Charter Schools in two cities in crisis: New Orleans after Katrina and Detroit after the collapse of the auto industry. The question that remains after we reported the brief history of Charter Schools is:
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Government
What Exactly is a Charter School?
A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract (or charter) with the state or jurisdiction. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations, but the charter school must meet the accountability standards outlined in its charter.
PERFECT... is a perception - You must allow your children to fail
Do You Allow Your Children to Fail?
These days our children’s lives read like a Hollywood movie. People are trying to script their children’s lives. In some cases - they are not allowed to fail. It starts young, if they are sports minded, they have to grow up to be the next Tiger Woods. If they are smart, they are pushed to be a rocket scientist or similar.
Topics: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Fun Stuff
The healthcare model in Western medicine centers around accurate diagnosis and effective cure. Over the last hundred years, innovations in pharmaceuticals, surgical techniques, and medical technology have positioned modern medicine at the forefront of Western scientific discovery. However, this legacy model of diagnosis and cure separates Western medical practitioners from the thousand-year-old traditions of their Eastern colleagues.
As a software vendor in the Health and Human Services arena it’s inspiring to be partnered with agencies that work tirelessly to help others.
Topics: Child Welfare, Foster Care, FAMCare
A Trend Toward Kinship Care and Placement is Definitely Due!
As an adopted person who was separated from my twin brother at one year of age, I especially have a strong commitment to this trend. Although, I could not have landed in a better household with very loving parents the entire process was certainly less structured than today’s process.
Topics: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Adoption
DHHS, Nebraska Families Collaborative Agree on Contract for Case Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2016
CONTACT
Russ Reno, Communications and Legislative Services, (office) 402-471-8287 or (cell) 402-450-7318, or russ.reno@nebraska.gov
Lincoln – An agreement on a contract to continue to provide child welfare case management in Douglas and Sarpy counties has been reached by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Nebraska Families Collaborative (NFC).
Topics: Global Vision Technologies, Child Welfare, Foster Care
Child Welfare & Family Services Statistical Indicators - An Overview
Child Welfare
Every year we take a look at the national statistics compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services on the state of childcare across the country. These statistics are used to evaluate whether the risk factors affecting the welfare of America’s children are increasing or diminishing.
Topics: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice