General Social workers attend empowerment sessions The two-day event brings an end to Social Work Month The two-day event brings an end to Social Work Month FULL ARTICLE Thursday Apr 04, 2024
More than 1,000 child abuse complaints in 2023 The number of children exposed to family violence tops cases of neglect reported to the authorities last year Apr 02, 2024 7:58 AM COMMENTS
Tinée Furbert hails success of Independent Living Programme The Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors gives MPs a breakdown of how the initiative has helped young people Mar 17, 2024 8:00 AM COMMENTS
Litigation guardians scheme receives $150,000 in funding Money will pay for independent advocates for children in care and involved in court proceedings Mar 08, 2024 7:59 AM COMMENTS
Financial relief for Bermudians experiencing hardship Programme will offer an opportunity to apply for a one-off, short-term benefit Feb 27, 2024 7:53 AM COMMENTS
DCFS records release is ‘in the public interest’ Information Commissioner orders disclosure of certain records about Alfred Maybury’s 2018 suspension Jan 26, 2024 11:30 AM COMMENTS
Island spends $1.8m sending vulnerable children to US Total in 2023 is more than a 200 per cent increase from funding in 2021 for the same purpose Jan 22, 2024 7:59 AM COMMENTS
Children in care sent overseas without legal representation Most transported abroad for programmes do not have a litigation guardian or a lawyer Jan 12, 2024 7:58 AM COMMENTS
Information Commissioner calls for review of secrecy provisions Gitanjali Gutierrez highlights older frameworks that have potential to weaken Pati Nov 10, 2023 7:51 AM COMMENTS
Financial assistance eligibility could be expanded A policy paper tabled in the House of Assembly proposes relaxation of restrictions on financial assistance and child benefits May 06, 2023 7:41 AM COMMENTS
Appeal launched for more foster parents A thank-you lunch for the island’s foster parents is planned as more are urged to sign up for youngsters in need. May 01, 2023 7:27 AM COMMENTS