Social services
Over 260 foster carers, children, and families gathered at Shipley Park for a sunny celebration of Foster Care Fortnight 2025. Organized by Foster for East Midlands Councils, the event highlighted the importance of fostering and the vital role foster carers play in supporting children who cannot live with their birth
Social services
Vernon Nissan's commitment to community outreach shone bright in April as the dealership set out to raise $10,000 for the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS). By incorporating a fundraising element into their sales, service, and detailing processes, the team was able to meet their
Social services
The Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, highlighted the family's critical importance in shaping human identity, preserving cultural heritage, and ensuring societal sustainability and progress. Speaking at the International Family Forum in Istanbul, she emphasized the need for innovative policies and programs to enhance family resilience
Social services
The Arkansas Public Service Commission has taken a closer look at a proposed tariff for agricultural water pumping service submitted by South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. The commission's Rate Case Analyst, Ben Nowlin, presented a direct testimony on May 21, 2025, addressing the proposed Rate Schedule No.
Social services
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has issued a document detailing the progress of the case management system in regards to Louisville Gas and Electric Company's rate adjustment. The case, 2025-00114, was received by the commission on April 4, 2025, and involves the company's request to adjust
Social services
Kentucky's Public Service Commission has overseen significant developments in the case management system for utility companies, including Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company. As of May 22, 2025, several documents were filed in accordance with the case, focusing on matters such as formal hearings, responses
Social services
The Nigeria Police Force and the Code of Conduct Bureau have taken a significant step towards reinforcing integrity and transparency in the country's public institutions. During a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, and the CCB Chairman, Abdullahi Bello, both parties reiterated their commitment to promoting
Social services
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has received data from the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) regarding disconnections of residential customers for non-payment in April 2025. The data contains detailed information on the number of residential customers, low-income residential customers, and disconnections for non-payment. The information is
Social services
CASA Kane County has established a powerful collaboration among community leaders and organizations, aiming to strengthen support for children and families in Kane County and beyond. The initiative responds to a significant increase in children entering foster care, with CASA Kane County serving nearly 700 children in 2024, about double
Social services
The UK Parliament's Department of Children and Families is working with local authorities to increase the number of foster carers, aiming to provide more suitable placements for children in care. As part of the children's social care reform, the department is providing £85 million in funding
Social services
The Australian public sector has demonstrated a much smaller gender pay gap compared to the private sector, a significant achievement attributed to the attainment of gender balance in managerial and board roles. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency's report highlights several public sector employers that have successfully addressed the
Social services
The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has approved the Department of Energy and Environment's (DOEE) invoices for the payment of Utility Discount Program (UDP) administrative expenses for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Second Quarter. The Commission has directed the District of Columbia Universal Service Trust
