Social Work

• Nova Scotia lacks accurate caseload count for burdened social workers: official

  In a report released last week, auditor general Kim Adair said the Department of Community services lacked oversight of the province’s youth home and temporary care network. 

  Canada

  May 15
  
• Program for social work students to provide free counselling expands in London, Ont.

  The King's Community Support Centre, which sees students provide free counselling, is set to roughly double in size from eight students to 15 in January.

  Education

  Dec 12, 2023
  
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• Gender identity policies in schools should protect ‘most marginalized and vulnerable’: advocate

  As more provinces change gender identity policies in schools, or suggest parental rights must be prioritized, an advocate says polices need to protect those who are most at risk.

  Health

  Aug 30, 2023
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• ‘Unprecedented’ 45% turnover rate in Alberta domestic violence sector: ACWS

  The survey asked domestic violence shelter workers about how they're handling higher demand for services in the midst of inflation, burnout and 'stagnant government funding.'

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2023
• King’s University College partners with London Salvation Army in support of homeless counselling

  The new King’s Community Support Centre brings six students enrolled in their master's and bachelor's social work programs to the Salvation Army London Centre of Hope.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023
• B.C. Association of Social Workers calls on province for tighter regulation

  The professional association believes mandatory professional college registration could help head off cases like that of Kelowna's Robert Riley Saunders.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2023
• Belleville, Ont. grassroots group seeks to build shelter community of 50 cabins for homeless

  Not Alone Team Quinte founder, Debbie Pike, says homelessness is a crisis in Belleville.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2022
• Finding, hiring, retaining workers a major challenge in London-area care economy sector: survey

  'This is truly a crisis moment. We know that we need these workers. Other economies rely on people who care for other people,' said Mojdeh Cox, the head of Pillar Nonprofit.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
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• Halifax student advisor uses her six university degrees to inspire Black youth

  Oluronke Taiwo, the Black student advisor at Dalhousie University and University of King’s College in Halifax, inspires students with her own academic and life accomplishments.

  Perspectives

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Manitoba couple help create safe housing for domestic violence victims; kids aged out of foster care

  The Pfaus bought two condos to rent to youth ageing out of foster care, and to survivors of domestic violence.

  Consumer

  Jan 18, 2021