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#social-services

Denied a day's pampering because of the expense, dispatched with boxes of dirty clothes: The harrowing neglect of Grace, a severely disabled young girl

Grace's experience in the foster care system raises concerns about the adequacy of care and accountability.

The Farrelly Commission's extensive report fails to provide clear answers.

Op-Ed | This National Foster Care Month, here's how you can make a difference | amNewYork

New York City urgently needs more foster parents for its vulnerable children and youth.

1 hour ago

London politics

More than 1,000 people enquire about fostering as partnership celebrates success

SF parents

fromwww.sbsun.com

California family accused of years-long torture of 6 foster children

A Victorville family is charged with torturing and neglecting six foster children over a span of ten years.

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.

Parenting

fromIndependent

Denied a day's pampering because of the expense, dispatched with boxes of dirty clothes: The harrowing neglect of Grace, a severely disabled young girl

Grace's experience in the foster care system raises concerns about the adequacy of care and accountability.

The Farrelly Commission's extensive report fails to provide clear answers.

Op-Ed | This National Foster Care Month, here's how you can make a difference | amNewYork

New York City urgently needs more foster parents for its vulnerable children and youth.

Silicon Valley real estate

1 hour ago

London politics

More than 1,000 people enquire about fostering as partnership celebrates success

NYC's Involuntary Removal of Mentally Ill Homeless People Raises Questions

The city councilman struggled to get necessary help for a long-term homeless woman, despite her precarious living situation.

Sunnyvale houses homeless residents in hotels after sweep - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale is placing homeless individuals in hotels to provide stability and support transitioning to independent living.

San Francisco

Lurie's Nonprofit Is Giving San Francisco $11 Million to Prevent Family Homelessness | KQED

San Francisco's Tipping Point Community is launching a pilot program to support families at risk of homelessness, funded by a significant investment from the nonprofit.

San Jose wants to send homeless people back to families - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is initiating a program to relocate homeless individuals to reconnect them with their families, aiming to reduce unsheltered homelessness.

San Jose Adopts Controversial Plan to Bus Homeless People Out of the City | KQED

San JosÃ© launches a pilot program to offer transit tickets for unhoused individuals to reunite with family or friends.

White House proposes elimination of Section 8 housing vouchers

The White House's rental assistance reform may lead to increased homelessness due to funding cuts and reduced local control.

Silicon Valley real estate

NYC's Involuntary Removal of Mentally Ill Homeless People Raises Questions

The city councilman struggled to get necessary help for a long-term homeless woman, despite her precarious living situation.

Sunnyvale houses homeless residents in hotels after sweep - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale is placing homeless individuals in hotels to provide stability and support transitioning to independent living.

San Francisco

Lurie's Nonprofit Is Giving San Francisco $11 Million to Prevent Family Homelessness | KQED

San Francisco's Tipping Point Community is launching a pilot program to support families at risk of homelessness, funded by a significant investment from the nonprofit.

San Jose wants to send homeless people back to families - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is initiating a program to relocate homeless individuals to reconnect them with their families, aiming to reduce unsheltered homelessness.

San Jose Adopts Controversial Plan to Bus Homeless People Out of the City | KQED

San JosÃ© launches a pilot program to offer transit tickets for unhoused individuals to reunite with family or friends.

White House proposes elimination of Section 8 housing vouchers

The White House's rental assistance reform may lead to increased homelessness due to funding cuts and reduced local control.

more#homelessness

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Atlantic

1 year ago

The Rise of Poverty Inc.

Federal spending on anti-poverty measures fuels private industries benefiting from poverty rather than directly aiding the poor.

#san-jose

6 days ago

San Jose Sharks

San Jose domestic violence report comes up short - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Sharks

San Jose to cut older adult wellness program from budget - San Jose Spotlight

6 days ago

San Jose Sharks

San Jose domestic violence report comes up short - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Sharks

San Jose to cut older adult wellness program from budget - San Jose Spotlight

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.

NYC LGBT

Opinion: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

The Trump administration's policies have severely affected vulnerable immigrants' ability to access social services, leading to increased isolation and risk.

GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants

Proposed Senate bill threatens vital services for legal immigrants, targeting refugees and asylum seekers to cut costs and strengthen anti-immigration signals.

Yet another avoidable ACS tragedy takes an innocent child

The tragic case of Lisa Cotton highlights the need for more rigorous child protection oversight despite accusations of racism.

from48hills.org

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.

fromMission Local

Mission District

Day 56 of the 16th St. crackdown: Albion Street stands apart

Yet another avoidable ACS tragedy takes an innocent child

The tragic case of Lisa Cotton highlights the need for more rigorous child protection oversight despite accusations of racism.

from48hills.org

More money for the district attorneybut what about the public defender?

The wealthy have taken most economic growth, causing budget crises in local government, schools, and social services.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.

fromMission Local

Mission District

Day 56 of the 16th St. crackdown: Albion Street stands apart

Yes, we have to cut Medicaid - it's grown out of control

Well-designed reforms can restore fiscal responsibility to Medicaid without harming vulnerable populations.

US news

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.

Healthcare

Few Programs Linked to Medicaid Work Requirements Help Enrollees Find Jobs

Medicaid work requirements could potentially help some, but most enrollees already have jobs and may face increased risks of losing Medicaid.

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.

SF politics

Bracing for federal cuts, Santa Clara County executive pulls millions in federal funds out of the upcoming budget

Healthcare

Yes, we have to cut Medicaid - it's grown out of control

Well-designed reforms can restore fiscal responsibility to Medicaid without harming vulnerable populations.

US news

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.

Healthcare

Few Programs Linked to Medicaid Work Requirements Help Enrollees Find Jobs

Medicaid work requirements could potentially help some, but most enrollees already have jobs and may face increased risks of losing Medicaid.

Bishop William Barber: GOP Budget Is a Form of Social and Political Murder

The budget bill is criticized for severely cutting essential services for low-income populations, impacting health care for millions.

SF politics

Bracing for federal cuts, Santa Clara County executive pulls millions in federal funds out of the upcoming budget

more#medicaid

fromwww.theguardian.com

Deeply traumatic': the families failed by a broken post-adoption system in England

I can hate some of the things my son has done but I love him. I want him to be a happy adult with a fulfilled existence, surrounded by family and friends that love him.

Parenting

#mental-health

Vulnerable woman who lay dead in flat for three years left to fend for herself'

Social services failed to assist vulnerable individuals, leading to tragic outcomes as exemplified by Laura Winham's case.

NYC LGBT

Permanent Supportive Housing Spotlights Challenges After Homelessness

Marcos Gonzalez's fashion fosters openness with clients, improving their engagement with social services.

NYC real estate

What Permanent Supportive Housing Can, and Can't, Do for New Yorkers

fromThe Nation

US politics

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country's Mental Health Crisis

Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

Vulnerable woman who lay dead in flat for three years left to fend for herself'

Social services failed to assist vulnerable individuals, leading to tragic outcomes as exemplified by Laura Winham's case.

NYC LGBT

Permanent Supportive Housing Spotlights Challenges After Homelessness

Marcos Gonzalez's fashion fosters openness with clients, improving their engagement with social services.

NYC real estate

What Permanent Supportive Housing Can, and Can't, Do for New Yorkers

fromThe Nation

US politics

People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country's Mental Health Crisis

Mental health

California's Mental Health Workforce Hindered by Training and Costs | KQED

Eric Adams' 'best budget ever' by the numbers

Mayor Eric Adams proposes a $115 billion budget, emphasizing increased social services and education funding, while facing economic uncertainties.

fromCity & State NY

Eric Adams to prioritize supportive housing in upcoming NYC budget

Revamping supportive housing in NYC to create 6,000 congregate apartments with on-site services by 2028.

Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Breaking housing records and giving New Yorkers a key to their future | amNewYork

NYC politics

One-stop-shop for social service programs to open in Brooklyn transit hub

fromCity & State NY

Eric Adams' 'best budget ever' by the numbers

Mayor Eric Adams proposes a $115 billion budget, emphasizing increased social services and education funding, while facing economic uncertainties.

fromCity & State NY

Eric Adams to prioritize supportive housing in upcoming NYC budget

Revamping supportive housing in NYC to create 6,000 congregate apartments with on-site services by 2028.

Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Breaking housing records and giving New Yorkers a key to their future | amNewYork

NYC politics

One-stop-shop for social service programs to open in Brooklyn transit hub

more#mayor-eric-adams

Biden's term of anarchy left Democrats with a whole lot to answer for

The Biden administration's immigration policy has resulted in millions of illegal entries into the U.S., raising concerns about political and social consequences.

California

Blue-state blues: Gavin Newsom busted Cali's budget on migrants - and NY, NJ will soon follow

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit primarily due to high social-service spending on illegal immigrants.

Biden's term of anarchy left Democrats with a whole lot to answer for

The Biden administration's immigration policy has resulted in millions of illegal entries into the U.S., raising concerns about political and social consequences.

California

Blue-state blues: Gavin Newsom busted Cali's budget on migrants - and NY, NJ will soon follow

California faces a $12 billion budget deficit primarily due to high social-service spending on illegal immigrants.

more#illegal-immigration

South Carolina couple allowed infant twins to be 'eaten' by 'large rats': report

A South Carolina couple faces criminal charges after alleged neglect allowed their infant twins to be injured by rats, exposing serious concerns about child safety.

Parenting

Social justice

Bramson: What does quality of life really mean when we're all suffering? - San Jose Spotlight

Poor populations are disproportionately affected in economic downturns, facing punitive measures instead of support.

#child-abuse

Sara Sharif: How one trial laid bare the brutally short life of a schoolgirl

A loving father admitted to the cruel abuse that led to his daughter Sara's tragic death.

SF parents

California kids were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say.

San Diego County's child protective system has faced lawsuits alleging rampant sexual abuse of children in their care.

Sara Sharif: How one trial laid bare the brutally short life of a schoolgirl

A loving father admitted to the cruel abuse that led to his daughter Sara's tragic death.

SF parents

California kids were taken from their parents for their own safety. Then county social workers abused them, they say.

San Diego County's child protective system has faced lawsuits alleging rampant sexual abuse of children in their care.

more#child-abuse

Cities are concerned about the depth of proposed HUD cuts

Cuts to HUD could lead to significant job losses and negatively impact social services in major cities.

Op-Ed | Mayor Adams' budget cuts abandon older New Yorkers: An ageist betrayal of those who built this city | amNewYork

New York City is cutting critical funding for older adult centers, risking essential support services for a growing senior population.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

New York City's FY 2026 budget may face significant cuts due to uncertainty in federal funding, threatening essential services for vulnerable populations.

How New York City Routinely Fails to Pay the Nonprofits It Relies On

New York City nonprofits are struggling with over $1 billion in unpaid invoices for essential services.

NYC food

Opinion: Older New Yorkers Built This City-Now They're Going Hungry

New York City must modernize its food distribution system for older adults beyond the current limited meal model.

FIRST ON amNY: Adams admin releases $5.4 billion in advance payments to nonprofit providers | amNewYork

New York City is advancing $5.4 billion to nonprofits to improve financial stability and relationships.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

'Last-resort' agency for older NYers faces lawmaker scrutiny after Gothamist reporting

Op-Ed | Mayor Adams' budget cuts abandon older New Yorkers: An ageist betrayal of those who built this city | amNewYork

New York City is cutting critical funding for older adult centers, risking essential support services for a growing senior population.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Federal Aid Cuts Could Threaten Key NYC Services

New York City's FY 2026 budget may face significant cuts due to uncertainty in federal funding, threatening essential services for vulnerable populations.

How New York City Routinely Fails to Pay the Nonprofits It Relies On

New York City nonprofits are struggling with over $1 billion in unpaid invoices for essential services.

NYC food

Opinion: Older New Yorkers Built This City-Now They're Going Hungry

New York City must modernize its food distribution system for older adults beyond the current limited meal model.

FIRST ON amNY: Adams admin releases $5.4 billion in advance payments to nonprofit providers | amNewYork

New York City is advancing $5.4 billion to nonprofits to improve financial stability and relationships.

fromGothamist

NYC politics

'Last-resort' agency for older NYers faces lawmaker scrutiny after Gothamist reporting

more#new-york-city

#trump-administration

Brooklyn

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can't fill: Sen. Gillibrand | amNewYork

US politics

Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget

fromIntelligencer

US politics

What Cory Booker Learned After Speaking for 25 Hours

Brooklyn

Trump funding cuts could blow massive hole in state budget that NY can't fill: Sen. Gillibrand | amNewYork

US politics

Trump Proposes $163 Billion in Cuts Across Government in New Budget

fromIntelligencer

more#trump-administration

US politics

What Cory Booker Learned After Speaking for 25 Hours

Apology after woman's body lay in flat for 3 years

Woking Borough Council apologized for housing service failings after Laura Winham lay dead in her flat for over three years.

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

UK news

Woman found pushing dead body around town centre sparks safeguarding changes

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

Apology after woman's body lay in flat for 3 years

Woking Borough Council apologized for housing service failings after Laura Winham lay dead in her flat for over three years.

UK news

Woman found pushing dead body around town centre sparks safeguarding changes

Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Democrats aim to leverage Republican fiscal policies as opportunities to critique significant budget cuts affecting essential services.

SF parents

Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

US news

Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Democrats aim to leverage Republican fiscal policies as opportunities to critique significant budget cuts affecting essential services.

SF parents

Santa Clara County grapples with $70M in federal cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer

Supported housing in England faces a crisis due to funding cuts, with many providers shutting down and a significant shortfall in available services.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

The UK's grooming gang' scandal is about race, class and misogyny

Grooming gangs target vulnerable young girls, overlooked by authorities who judge rather than help victims.

Zillow plays renter matchmaker in Austin

Housing Connector's model bridges the gap between property owners and service providers, offering a solution-oriented approach that benefits landlords and residents in need.

LA real estate

Forgoing Oversight, Republicans Resort to Personal Appeals to Head Off DOGE Cuts

Rep. Tom Cole acted swiftly to protect vital services in Oklahoma, highlighting the conflict between public support for cuts and private advocacy for local needs.

fromresund Startups

Klang.ai's Innovative AI Supports Social Workers in Helsingborg

"After working with this system, it will be hard to go back." said Sakarias Adlouni, a social secretary involved, to SVT.

Digital life

#child-welfare

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

20k reward to find parents of abandoned baby in Newham park who takes first steps

Elsa was abandoned shortly after birth, prompting an ongoing police investigation and a Â£20,000 reward for information about her parents.

London politics

New children's home to be built in Surbiton to meet spiralling demand

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

20k reward to find parents of abandoned baby in Newham park who takes first steps

Elsa was abandoned shortly after birth, prompting an ongoing police investigation and a Â£20,000 reward for information about her parents.

London politics

New children's home to be built in Surbiton to meet spiralling demand

more#child-welfare

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

German nurseries and care facilities go on strike ahead of Women's Day

The nationwide strike aims to highlight pay equity and working conditions for women in social and educational services, coinciding with Equal Pay Day.

fromBrownstoner

What Trump's Big Budget Cuts Could Mean for New York

Proposed federal spending cuts could drastically affect New York's finances, threatening health care and social services for millions of residents.

London politics

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Camden to raise council tax by maximum amount permitted

The council voted for the maximum allowable council tax increase to manage service demands without a local referendum.

Portland

fromPortlandTribune.com