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In July 2019 extendedReach completed a study that analyzed standard deficiencies over the past 36 months for foster care agencies in Texas. The study used audit data publicly available from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) website. Texas DFPS defines a "deficiency" as any failure to comply with a rule, including a minimum standard, a statute, a specific term of a permit, or a condition of evaluation, probation, or suspension. A standard deficiency is also referred to as a violation.

The ever-increasing use of technology connects us to classmates, co-workers, long lost relatives, and newly-found friends in different countries. This connection shrinks our world in a process called globalization, and with it comes a plethora of opportunities, such as free trade opportunities, competition, and a melting pot of culture. However, every rose has it’s thorn, and cyberbullying is a growing phenomena in this digital age.

Falcon Children’s Home & Family Services is a nonprofit in Falcon, North Carolina with a mission to provide a home for children needing placement. In addition to their Foster Care and Adoptions Program, they offer a Transitional Living Program to prepare foster teens for independence. Falcon Children’s Home COO, Patrick Womack took some time to share what they do and how working with extendedReach has helped them carry out their mission.

As we continue to usher in an era of new norms, it’s critical to keep up with evolving trends and technologies. In order for child welfare workers to provide the best possible services to their clients, they will need to use cutting edge technology to not only show flexibility in where they meet with their clients, but also how they can track and analyze client data to continually monitor goals and adjust as needed.

In the world of social service – especially foster care – money can be tight for agencies. There are always so many more opportunities… if only there was more funding. Of course, there are grants for foster care and group homes… but many find applying for funding to be fruitless as they always get passed over. Maybe you’re wondering how to even apply for foster care grants? Here’s how you can put together a strong application so you can get the funding you need. Read on to get your hands on a list we put together of foster care-related grants to make things even easier. extendedReach always has you covered.

With an estimated 30,000 websites hacked daily, it is now more important than ever to establish preventative measures to safeguard your data both at home and at work. We’ve compiled a list of the top 4 cyber security tips you can use to start protecting your data today.

If you're a foster care case manager, odds are that your job is stressful. The high workload can easily lead to exhaustion and burnout. Most people know that finding ways to manage stress is a good idea. However, those who are under pressure usually have the least bandwidth available to make meaningful changes.