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Typing

Bobbie wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s my “me” night — the boy is with his father, the man is with his brother … more →

Tags: Geeks Are People Too, Work Eyeballs, Espresso Machine, History

Sur La Awesome

Bobbie wrote 3 weeks ago: My resolution to blog more often has gone by the wayside courtesy of a new job. I started working at … more →

Tags: Geeks Are People Too, Living the Dream... ish., Work Eyeballs, quest for awesomeness, oh man do i hate dieting, Espresso Machine, Geek

Taking Back Travel

Bobbie wrote 1 month ago: Sitting on a plane that until recently held a screaming baby (the baby was not jettisoned, the baby … more →

Tags: Travel Tips, Work Eyeballs, phoenix, Girl Scout Cookies, free Wi-Fi

In Defense of Marissa Mayer1 comment

Bobbie wrote 2 months ago: Speaking as a working mother who has an extremely flexible schedule I realize it’s going to be … more →

Tags: Point of Order, Work Eyeballs, Espresso Machine, Soapbox, Fiscal Prudence

Passion in Life

VVNF wrote 4 months ago:       Tidak banyak orang yang tahu apa arti passion sebenarnya, dan belum tentu semua orang tahu apa … more →

Tags: God, Love, Working, Passion, Apa passionmu?, Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom; show r, passion in life

Here We Go Again...

Bobbie wrote 9 months ago: Greetings from South Satellite at SeaTac! Yes, I’m actually writing BEFORE I get on the plane, … more →

Tags: travel training, RUN Walk limp ..., Living the Dream... ish., curious monkeys, Rome, Italy, London

The Numbers Game and Kinship Caring

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: Yesterday a new report was published on the nature and extent of kinship caring in the US, entitled … more →

Tags: All posts, family and friends care, Kinship Care, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering, Children in care

Adoption, Fostering and Kinship Care

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: I haven’t blogged for while because I (like others) have become overwhelmed with everything that is … more →

Tags: 22 minute campaign, Adoption, care leavers, Carers, Child Protection, Child Welfare, childcare, Children in care, children's homes

I Find This Lack of Internets Disturbing

Bobbie wrote 1 year ago: [Editor's note: written in Word while on the last leg of 3 legs to London. I was a bit ranty...] Wel … more →

Tags: Geeks Are People Too, Long Rides, Travel Tips, Living the Dream... ish., other activities, meh, London

Rome in a Day (and a half)

Bobbie wrote 1 year ago: This post is unfairly titled, because most of my time was spent in a (rather nice) office building. … more →

Tags: Work Eyeballs, Rome, Italy, Espresso Machine

Keeping Siblings Together13 comments

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: Not long ago I came across a case involving a sibling group of 6 which until recently kept me awake … more →

Tags: All posts, children's services, Corporate Parenting, looked after children, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering

Braces at 371 comment

Bobbie wrote 1 year ago: Editor’s note: I did not have braces as many did during high school (or junior high, or elemen … more →

Tags: Adventures In Healthcare, Living the Dream... ish.

The Narey Report on Adoption8 comments

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: Over the last few days I have read with interest many of the debates and controversies surrounding t … more →

Tags: All posts, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Children in care, sibling carers, friends and family care, Child Protection

Are Children in Kinship Care 'in care'?3 comments

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: I work with kinship care families on a daily basis – mostly grandparents and aunts who are loo … more →

Tags: looked after children, All posts, family and friends care, Kinship Care, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering

Kinship Care Matters

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: There are an estimated 200,000 children being raised by grandparents and other family relatives (kin … more →

Tags: All posts, family and friends care, Kinship Care, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering, Children in care

Kinship Carers (Parental Responsibility Agreements) Bill

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: I am absolutely delighted to see kinship care receiving the attention it deserves following the intr … more →

Tags: All posts, family and friends care, Kinship Care, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering, Children in care, sibling carers, friends and family care

Closure of Childrens Homes

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: It comes as no surprise to me that in order to save money some councils in England are planning on c … more →

Tags: looked after children, All posts, Corporate Parenting, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering, Children in care

Panorama - Care Home Exposed3 comments

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: Tonight I watched BBC 1 Panorama’s ‘Undercover Care: The Abuse Exposed’ and came a … more →

Tags: All posts, Adoption, care homes, care leavers, Care Quality Commission, Carers, carers for carers, Child Protection, childcare

Children in Care Deserve Better

Jacqueline Williamson wrote 1 year ago: I recently documented the story of a remarkable young girl called Clare who went on to achieve great … more →

Tags: looked after children, All posts, Corporate Parenting, kinship care, Social Work, looked-after children, Foster Care, Fostering, Children in care


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