Social services

Children’s Home Society’s Institute for Family Honors Social Workers with Family Champion Awards

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onsdag, maj 29, 2024
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Greensboro, NC, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Family, an entity of Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS), presented its second annual Family Champion Awards on April 26 at The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, NC.

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  • Greensboro, NC, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Family, an entity of Children’s Home Society of NC (CHS), presented its second annual Family Champion Awards on April 26 at The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, NC.
  • Social workers and family advocates from across North Carolina gathered to honor social workers for the vital role they play in promoting family well-being.
  • The Institute for Family advocates for family well-being in North Carolina and across the nation.
  • The Institute capitalizes on Children’s Home Society’s 120-year history of providing direct services for families associated with the child welfare system.

Picket by Tewksbury Hospital Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Scheduled for May 13 at Tewksbury Public Library

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fredag, maj 10, 2024
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TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nurses and healthcare professionals (HCPs) working at the state-owned and operated Tewksbury State Hospital, and who are unionized with the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), will hold an informational picket in front of the Tewksbury Public Library on Monday, May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. The picket aims to draw public attention to the acute problems of on-campus safety, workplace violence, low morale, and nurse recruitment/retention — all of which are having a devastating effect on the staff's ability to provide safe patient care.

Key Points: 
  • TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nurses and healthcare professionals (HCPs) working at the state-owned and operated Tewksbury State Hospital, and who are unionized with the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), will hold an informational picket in front of the Tewksbury Public Library on Monday, May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • The increased utilization of state-operated facilities for the care of forensic patients is not limited to Tewksbury Hospital but is an issue for many facilities, including the Worcester Recovery Center Hospital and Taunton State Hospital.
  • The letter states that, for too long, Tewksbury's nurses and HCPs have been pushing hospital management to address the lack of safety on campus, but little has been done in response.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Aysha E. Schomburg Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) has named Aysha E. Schomburg, J.D., as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 13, 2024, the NYSPCC Board of Directors announced.

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  • "We are delighted to welcome Aysha E. Schomburg as our new President and CEO," said Alison Hutchinson, NYSPCC Board Vice President.
  • "After an extensive search, we are confident that Aysha's expertise, collaborative spirit and extraordinary leadership will take the Society to the next level.
  • We are excited to bring in new energy to enhance our great work and look forward to Aysha forging the way forward."
  • Schomburg previously served as the Senior Administrator for Program Oversight for New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS).

LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota Launch Resource Connecting Minnesotans to Careers in Caregiving

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota today announced the launch of the CaringCareersStartHere.com, a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans explore careers in caregiving.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota today announced the launch of the CaringCareersStartHere.com , a resource dedicated to helping Minnesotans explore careers in caregiving.
  • "We are facing a unique moment in Minnesota," Nicole Mattson, President of Strategic Initiatives, Care Providers of Minnesota.
  • CaringCareersStartHere.com leverages LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota's combined decades of experiences dedicated to long-term care residents, professionals and advocates.
  • "We're thrilled that our partnership with LeadingAge Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota has produced this exciting new resource for engaging untapped talent and connecting people with employers in the caregiving profession."

Innovative partnership to bring 100 units of affordable housing for independent seniors to Longueuil

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måndag, april 29, 2024
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The funding for these units comes from the recent bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

Key Points: 
  • The funding for these units comes from the recent bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
  • In this case, Ottawa, Québec, Longueuil and Mission Unitaînés are tackling the housing crisis and putting a roof over the heads of low- and moderate-income seniors by building 100 affordable housing units."
  • "As a partner city, we are very pleased to contribute to this project that will significantly increase the affordable housing supply in Longueuil.
  • The financial model was designed to provide long-term housing units whose rent is equivalent to 25% of residents' income.

Genesys Xperience 2024: Accelerating the Future of AI-Powered Experience Orchestration

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
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Genesys® , a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, announced Xperience 2024 , the customer experience (CX) event of the year.

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  • Genesys® , a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, announced Xperience 2024 , the customer experience (CX) event of the year.
  • In today’s customer experience (CX) landscape, organizations of all sizes and sectors face enormous pressure to deliver personalized experiences across every interaction.
  • Genesys Xperience 2024 will inspire participants to step boldly into the future of AI-powered experience orchestration.
  • To register and access more information about the agenda and event, visit the Xperience website.

Conduent Implements Technologies to Help South Carolina EBT Cardholders Protect SNAP and Other Benefits from Fraud

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torsdag, april 11, 2024
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In South Carolina and other states, EBT fraud targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other cash benefits adds costs to government agencies and causes challenges for the recipients who depend on these benefits.

Key Points: 
  • In South Carolina and other states, EBT fraud targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other cash benefits adds costs to government agencies and causes challenges for the recipients who depend on these benefits.
  • “SNAP beneficiaries rely on benefits to help supplement their monthly food budget to feed their families.
  • In addition, for South Carolina, Conduent implemented the ability for cardholders to receive and manage usage alerts for identifying suspicious transaction activity on their EBT accounts.
  • “We’re providing agencies with security tools and technologies that help ensure states can most effectively serve their EBT constituents.

Quebec's INESSS recommends BEYFORTUS® for the prevention of RSV for all infants 8 months of age and younger(1)

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torsdag, april 18, 2024
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TORONTO, April 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Quebec's National Institute of Excellence in Health and Social Services (INESSS) recommends BEYFORTUS® to be used for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in all neonates and infants aged 8 months and younger.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Quebec's National Institute of Excellence in Health and Social Services (INESSS) recommends BEYFORTUS® to be used for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in all neonates and infants aged 8 months and younger.
  • I believe every baby deserves to be protected against RSV and this recommendation for BEYFORTUS® marks an important milestone towards achieving that goal in Quebec.
  • Now is the time to protect all infants against this devastating illness."
  • Sanofi is working with Quebec provincial authorities to make BEYFORTUS® available to a broad cohort of infants for the 2024-25 RSV season.

Catholic Approaches to Migration Realities: April 11 Conference

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torsdag, april 4, 2024
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Washington, D. C., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Debates about federal border policy and the growing movement of people across borders globally, including encounters of migrants at the U.S. -Mexico border in 2023, indicate fresh approaches are needed to address this global humanitarian crisis.

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  • Washington, D. C., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Debates about federal border policy and the growing movement of people across borders globally, including encounters of migrants at the U.S. -Mexico border in 2023, indicate fresh approaches are needed to address this global humanitarian crisis.
  • El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz and Peter Kilpatrick, President of The Catholic University of America, are headlining a national conference, “Responding to Changing Realities at the U.S. Border and Beyond: Catholic Approaches to Migration,” on April 10 and 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
  • Sponsored by Catholic University and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the gathering on the University campus is bringing Church, nonprofit and academic experts together to discuss the lived experience of immigrants, roots of Catholic engagement with immigration, advocacy and policy priorities that reflect the Church’s concerns for human dignity, and a path forward for Catholic organizations working with migrants and refugees.
  • “By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we can more fully explore the multifaceted challenges the Church and nation face,” said Stacy Brustin, director of the Immigration Law and Policy Initiative at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law, and one of the event organizers.

Child Abuse and Sex Trafficking: What You Might Not Know

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tisdag, april 2, 2024
Depression, Psychological abuse, Substance abuse, Abuse, Child abuse, Anxiety, Hope, Polaris, Molina Healthcare, DCF, Statistics, Physical abuse, Survivor, Social services, Ecosystem, Curriculum, NCMEC, Toy

This month serves as a powerful reminder that child abuse prevention is not a solitary effort.

Key Points: 
  • This month serves as a powerful reminder that child abuse prevention is not a solitary effort.
  • On a state level, the statistics for child abuse in Florida in 2023 show concerning trends with reported cases on the rise.
  • Child abuse and sex trafficking are closely related, with child sex trafficking being a form of child abuse that occurs when a child under 18 is advertised, solicited, or exploited through a commercial sex act.
  • It is crucial to raise awareness about these interconnected challenges during Child Abuse Awareness Month and recognize the shared vulnerabilities that contribute to these forms of exploitation.