Senate adopts amended House file 25 43 to expand subacute mental-health services and add child bed-tracking After debate, the Senate adopted amendments and passed House file 25 43 (substitute for Senate file 2202), which aims to expand adult subacute mental-health services, add an electronic bed-tracking system for PMICs, and require Iowa HHS to assess capacity and feasibility for additional inpatient services at the Independence MHI; the amendment passed by roll call (29–16) and the final bill passed by a constitutional majority.

Iowa's Senate just passed groundbreaking legislation to enhance subacute mental-health services and improve access for children—an essential step towards reforming mental health care in the state!

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@coventrycc.bsky.social is #recruiting a residential #Manager experienced in #childrensservices to support Coventry's vulnerable #children & their #families.

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Here's this month's edition of the Cordis Pulse which summarises key developments in adult health and #socialcare, #childrensservices and #criminaljustice www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

CPMT members say House Bill 2018 could change confidentiality rules for children's services CPMT Vice Chair David Taylor told members that House Bill 2018 would amend Code of Virginia § 2.2‑5210 to create a confidentiality exception allowing certain information to be shared with law enforcement or threat assessment teams; CPMT may need to revise its local CSA policy if the bill passes. Vendors' case‑manager vacancies and contract‑rate pressures were also discussed.

A proposed amendment in Virginia could shatter long-held confidentiality rules in children's services, impacting how local teams collaborate with law enforcement on potential threats.

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#TazewellCounty #VA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #ChildrensServices #PublicSafety

Bedford Borough Council children's services facing 'higher demand than anticipated' - Bedford Independent Bedford borough social workers are assessing more children than expected for an area of its size, councillors have been told...

“We’re assessing more children than our demographics would suggest...”

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A Foundations branded quote card features a head and shoulders image of Foundations’ Senior Local Development Adviser Jo Flanagan. Jo has shoulder-length medium-blonde curly hair and light skin. She wears a green blouse with small white dots on it. Jo’s quote reads: “As we reach the end of the two-year Changemakers programme, an interim evaluation by Cordis Bright shows promising findings. Local Evidence Leads (LELs) in four councils across the country have been pivotal in embedding evidence-based interventions, strengthening partnerships in children's services, and promoting more reflective, evidence-informed practice.” Find out more: foundations.org.uk.

NEW BLOG ✍️ As we reach the end of the 2-year Changemakers programme, an interim evaluation by @cordisbright.bsky.social shows how dedicated Local Evidence Lead roles can bridge the gap between evidence & practice in #ChildrensServices: foundations.org.uk/learning-fro...

House committee advances first substitute of bill to shift Medicaid interest and fold some CHIP services into Medicaid The House Rules Standing Committee on March 2 advanced the first substitute of House Bill 599, which moves interest from the Medicaid ACA fund to the general fund, consolidates certain CHIP pediatric coverage into Medicaid, transfers some pediatric dental services to the University of Utah, and adjusts the nicotine‑restricted account. The substitute and a favorable recommendation passed unanimously.

House Bill 599 is set to transform Utah's Medicaid and CHIP services, promising budget savings and streamlined care for children.

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Here's February's edition of the Cordis Pulse summarising key developments in #socialcare #childrensservices and #criminaljustice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

Really looking forward to listening to one of my children's history heroes on 4 March at our History & Practice - Special Interest Group #socialwork #childrensservices #histchild

Bill to let military families enroll children before moving wins broad supporter testimony HB 102 would allow dependents of active service members to enroll remotely before arrival, streamline IEP transfers and strengthen outreach; sponsors said 42% of military families reported IEP implementation problems and multiple superintendents support the measure.

A new bill aims to revolutionize school enrollment for military families, allowing kids to register before moving and ensuring their educational needs are met without delays.

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#MD #CitizenPortal #MilitarySupport #ChildrensServices #EducationAccess #MarylandMilitaryFamilies

Provo board adopts several policy updates, including medical-referral and services coordination On Jan. 27 the board adopted multiple policy updates—coordinating services for school-aged youth (Policy 31-30), admissions for military/DOD students (Policy 31-45), and medical-recommendation procedures (Policy 34-18) — and expunged a duplicate policy (52-65).

The Provo City School District just made significant policy updates to enhance services for students, including military-connected children and medical referral procedures!

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#UT #EducationReform #MilitaryFamilies #ChildrensServices #CitizenPortal

Unregistered homes costing £11,800 a week as foster carer shortage continues across Bedford Borough - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council is spending up to £11,800 a week on unregistered homes as a foster carer shortage continues. Children in...

Since April 2025, while the council has approved nine new foster carer households, there were six resignations, resulting in a net increase of only three...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #FosterCare #CouncilFinances #ChildrensServices

📣 New webinar: Violence Prevention for Children’s Services.

Join our Virtual Learning Café for the latest children’s services evidence insights.

📅 3 Feb | 10:00–11:00 | Online
🔗 Register: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/events/viole...
#ChildrensServices #ViolencePrevention

Really proud of the hard work done by the staff in children's services leading to this positive report! There's more to do but this is a great starting point! #Bristol #childrensservices #ofsted

Georgia DFACS warns of $85M shortfall as providers report halted services and layoffs State Department of Human Services Commissioner Candace Brose told lawmakers a projected state-funds shortfall of roughly $85 million has forced the agency to pause or centralize authorizations for many delivered services. Providers at a joint appropriations/judiciary-juvenile hearing said suspensions of behavioral aides, transportation and visitation support have crippled case progress and led to layoffs and service cutoffs.

Georgia's DFACS faces an alarming $85 million shortfall, risking essential services for vulnerable children and leading to layoffs and halted programs!

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#GA #CitizenPortal #BehavioralHealth #FundingCrisis #ChildrensServices #GeorgiaChildWelfare

Here's December's edition of the Cordis Pulse that summarises key policy and research in #childrensservices #adultsocialcare and #criminaljustice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

Here's November's edition of the Cordis Pulse - a digest of recent policy and research in #adultsocialcare #childrensservices and #criminaljustice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

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#MentalHealth
#ChildrensServices

📢 Want to know how to effectively embed race equity into children’s services?

🔗 Join our upcoming Virtual Learning Café next Tuesday: youthendowmentfund.org.uk/events/embed...

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Children's Services in Bedford Borough under "significant pressure" with caseloads higher than national average - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council’s children’s services remain under "significant pressure", with social workers handling far higher caseloads...

A report warns that if workloads are not reduced, “the quality of work will not improve"...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #ChildrensServices #CouncilFinances #Ofsted

Bedford Borough Council approves Wentworth Drive children's care home despite 34 objections from locals - Bedford Independent Plans to convert a five-bedroom house in Bedford into a children’s care home have been approved, despite opposition from residents...

Concerns included parking pressures, noise and disturbance, and the impact on the character of the neighbourhood...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning #CareHomes #ChildrensServices

"Betrayal of the public’s confidence in the council could take years to heal" says Green councillor - Bedford Independent A Green councillor has accused Bedford Borough Council of betraying public trust, as a petition over the reorganisation of children’s...

At a debate about the future of Children's Centres, Cllr Paul Edmonds said:
“It often seems as though we sit here with sides arguing over who is right rather than what is right for the town"...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Politics #ChildrensServices

A group of young children sit around a table with two adults, engaged in an arts and crafts activity using coloured paper, pencils, and glue in a bright classroom setting.

We’re delighted to announce that the LGA is part of a new Department for Education (DfE) project to design a Centre for Excellence in digital and data for children’s services. Find out more about the D2I consortium: https://orlo.uk/99LLc

#LocalGov #Digital #ChildrensServices #LGA

A hummingbird covering over 'Cordis Pulse'.

Here's September's edition of the Cordis Pulse which summarises key publications in adult #socialcare, #childrensservices and #criminaljustice. www.cordisbright.co.uk/news/cordis-...

Parents Demand Systemic Changes for Children's Mental Health Services in Michigan Parents urge regulatory reforms to improve mental health care and accountability in Michigan.

Parents in Michigan are sounding the alarm on a broken child welfare system that forces them to relinquish custody just to access essential mental health services.

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#MI #MentalHealthReform #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability #ChildrensServices

Care Inspectorate finds improvements in childcare review The annual review of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Scotland finds broad improvements, but the outcomes for some children remain poor.

The Care Inspectorate's annual review of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Scotland finds broad improvements, but the outcomes for some children remain poor.

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#healthcare #publichealth #Scotland #annualreview #childrensservices

Two-thirds of young carers across Bedford not recognised or supported - Bedford Independent More than two-thirds of young carers in Bedford are not formally identified or supported, according to new figures...

Young carers are defined as under-18s who help care for a parent or sibling with physical or mental health difficulties...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #ChildrensServices #YoungCarers

Children ‘placed at risk’: Ofsted says Bedford Borough Council children’s services requires improvement - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council’s children’s services have been rated as ‘requires improvement’ following a recent Ofsted inspection...

The report, published after a five-day inspection in July, raised concerns about the use of unregistered homes for children in care, inconsistent management oversight, and high workloads for social workers...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #ChildrensServices #Ofsted

Commissioner Valentine addresses North Carolina mental health service funding challenges Commissioner Valentine highlights concerns over neglected mental health expansion in North Carolina.

Durham County commissioners are sounding the alarm on urgent mental health funding challenges for children in schools—could your community be next?

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Lorain County Commissioners Appoint New Members to Children's Services and Mental Health Boards Commissioners appoint Mike Babbit, Michelle Flanagan, and Thomas Lumsden to Mental Health Board.

Lorain County is redefining local governance by prioritizing personal experiences and community engagement in the appointment of new board members.

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#LorainCounty #OH #MentalHealthRecovery #CitizenPortal #LorainCountyCommunity #CommunityEngagement #ChildrensServices