The Animal Liberation Fund continues to fulfill the holy wishes of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche by supporting the liberation and care of animals through extensive prayers, dedications, and compassionate action. These efforts benefit not only| FPMT
In my last blog post about the confidentiality of adult protective services (APS) information, I described a five-step framework for determining when a department of social services (DSS) may release APS information (see flowchart here). The first step in that … Read more The post Laws That May Require Disclosure of Confidential Adult Protective Services Information appeared first on Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law.| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
This post is co-authored with my colleague Meredith Smith. For years, local stakeholders in North Carolina have been forming adult protective multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)—groups of professionals from different disciplines who find ways to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, and … Read more The post Statutory Case Review Multidisciplinary Teams: S.L. 2025-23 Provides a New Model for Protecting Vulnerable Adults appeared first on Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law.| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
U.S. Rep. Sam Liccardo said on Monday that he will refuse to vote to avert a looming government shutdown unless Congress extends health insurance subsidies.| Mountain View Voice
The city program provides services to lower-income families and older adults.| Fort Worth Report
In 2025, the FPMT Social Services Fund (SSF) remained dedicated to its mission of uplifting the most vulnerable populations in India and Mongolia. With a strong focus on supporting children, the elderly, the sick, and the extremely poor, the fund ... Read more »| FPMT
The following post is authored by SOG faculty member Sara DePasquale. This is my second post discussing S.L. 2025-16, the Fostering Care in NC Act. The various sections of this significant 32-page session law have different effective dates. Some sections became … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Whether legislators should return to Albany this year to tackle historic cuts to Medicaid and food assistance has become a thorny political question.| New York Focus
There are 1,500 families on the program waitlist in New York City alone, new state data shows.| New York Focus
Poverty rates among New York’s aging population are rising as the federal government pares back support for longstanding social service programs.| New York Focus
In the remote valleys and small local communities of India and Nepal, education is more than a classroom experience – it is a lifeline to opportunity, cultural preservation, and spiritual growth. FPMT’s Social Services Fund| FPMT
My colleague Kirsten Leloudis and I are pleased to announce the publication of Consolidated Human Services Boards in North Carolina, a new book now available from the School of Government. Since the enactment of Session Law 2012-126 thirteen years ago, … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
In North Carolina, each county department of social services (DSS) is responsible for receiving and evaluating reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of disabled adults. See G.S. 108A-102 and –103. These reports and the evaluations that follow them often … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Session Law 2025-16 (HB 612) was signed into law on June 26, 2025. It makes numerous changes related to child welfare, many of which are discussed by my colleague Sara DePasquale in this blog post. Section 1.17.(b) of the new … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
The following post is authored by SOG faculty member Sara DePasquale On June 26, 2025, H612 was signed by the Governor and became S.L. 2025-16. This session law makes significant amendments to the laws addressing juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
As with teaching, the profession of social work has become completely captured by the ideology of gender identity over the past decade. It has happened in the same way; a combination of the lobbying of activist groups and individuals coupled with government initiatives and support from the well-meaning and gullible professionals with collective amnesia regarding […] The post A brief history of the ideological capture of social work appeared first on Transgender Trend.| Transgender Trend
Efforts have stalled and now face an uphill battle under the Trump administration.| New York Focus
Social services agencies across the state now place nearly half of all individuals and families seeking shelter in hotels, leaving people without…| New York Focus
Recently we shared that three young buffalos were saved from impending death in Kathmandu in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s ninetieth birthday and for the health and long, long life of His Holiness.| FPMT
Statewide spending on hotels has more than tripled in recent years. The shift away from shelters has prevented families from accessing services like child…| New York Focus
The bill package will now head to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk, and she could either sign, veto, or scale it back through amendments to the legislation.| New York Focus
Nonprofit hospitals are required to help those struggling with medical debt, but critics say their policies are poorly advertised and underutilized.| New York Focus
Learn the income thresholds, deadlines, and free support services that help New Yorkers shave down or sometimes completely erase medical debt.| New York Focus
The cuts could topple the safety net for New York’s most vulnerable and upend the state’s newly passed budget.| New York Focus
The Trump administration has dealt a blow to the state’s food bank network, which supports around 3 million New Yorkers.| New York Focus
Finding the right words to say when someone experiences a loss can be challenging. We know that offering comfort is important, but many people worry about saying the wrong thing. In recognition of National Grief Awareness Day and inspired by a recent Time article titled ’11 Things to Say When Someone Dies Besides ‘I’m Sorry,’’ we want to offer guidance on how to provide meaningful support to those who are grieving. Simple, compassionate responses are often the most impactful. Here...| Hospice Care of the LowCountry
