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Parents Are in Crisis: A Developmental Framework Can Offer Support

NonProfit Quarterly

While it is rarely acknowledged, parents undergo their own developmental changes alongside their children. Unfortunately, we dont recognize their process in the same ways we recognize that of the children they support.

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What the Lost Children Knew: A Story from Colombia’s Amazon Rainforest

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Photo by Los Muertos Crew on pexels.com On May 1, 2023, a Cessna plane took off from the tiny Amazonian town of Araracuara in Colombia, carrying seven passengers: the pilot, four children, their mother, and another adult. But the four children—Lesly (13), Soleiny (9), Tien Noriel (4), and Cristin (1)—survived.

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Mental Health Advocates Aim to Dismantle Barriers to Care for Latinx Residents

NonProfit Quarterly

Often, if children are using drugs or there are other family problems, many Latinx community members approach their churches before seeking mental health support. Even policies that do cover mental health often fail to fully fund psychological treatments. Another important intermediary is faith-based organizations.

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Are Women Donors the Key to Unlocking More Giving?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The last decade has seen an explosion in donor advising and education groups, giving circles , pooled or collaborative funds , impact investing networks, philanthropic prizes, and pledges. There are also real psychological barriers to giving as recently uncovered in a report by our colleagues at NCFP and Arabella.

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Nonprofit Leadership Center Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

NonProfit Leadership Center

Stacy Baier is the CEO of the Pinellas Education Foundation, where she leads all development, educational impact and administrative activities while cultivating a strong working relationship between the business and school communities. and Nathan Penha, CRPS®, AAMS®. Meet Stacy Baier. ” Dr. Stacy Baier.

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Leveraging AI in Social Work: A Pathway to Empowering Vulnerable Populations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In this section, let’s explore how AI can revolutionize social work practices in three key areas: elder care, mental health support for veterans, and education for children on the autism spectrum. This tailored approach can help all children thrive in educational settings and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

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Changemakers, Disruptors, and Protectors of Our Earth: Young Women and Girls of the Global Majority Leading Climate Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

According to the United Nations Development Programme, women and children are 14 times more likely to die during a disaster compared to men. According to the United Nations Development Programme, women and children are 14 times more likely to die during a disaster compared to men. It empowers women and girls to become leaders.