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Are Day Care Liability Waivers Enforceable?

You need to work, so you are considering putting your kid in day care. But there’s something a little disconcerting that you see everywhere. Day care centers all demand that parents sign liability waivers, usually including an indemnity clause saying...

When is Day Care NOT a Good Option?

Yesterday, we had an unfortunate incident that made us realize we should be more clear about when day care is not a good idea for certain dogs. A family made

Is Your Child's Day Care Safe?

How confident are you that your child's day care is safe? Millions of parents across the United States entrust their ... Personal Injury

What Is Adult Day Care?

What Services Are Provided By Adult Day Care?

description of some of the most common services provided to seniors by adult day care centers, plus additional resrouces

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

Is your practice a social service or is it a business? These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble. A dog may have four legs, but it can only walk in one direction at a time. Today, with the communal notions of … Continue reading

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

Day Care Providers Enjoy Special Tax Benefits

A taxpayer who is in the business of providing family day care in their home may deduct the ordinary and necessary expenses of their business. The two primary deductions include the business use of their home and the cost of providing meals and snacks to children in their care. The following is a rundown on deductible business expenses for home day care providers.

Why In-Home Care May Be a Better Option Than Adult Day Care

Discover what adult day care is and how personalized in-home care may be a better option for a senior loved one.

What Is Adult Day Care and How Can it Help Caregivers?

Adult day care offers caregivers a needed break. Learn what services and areas of care they provide, average costs and how to evaluate programs.

10 questions to ask when choosing a day-care provider

Staffing, discipline, first aid and more: Asking these questions can help parents choose the right day-care for their child.

Child Injured at Day Care: Should You Call a Lawyer?

Although you may have done your research when selecting a day care facility, there is always the possibility that your child may be injured at day care. If that happens, should you call a lawyer? In a potential lawsuit against...

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Disturbing photos show roaches, flying ants swarming day care

A Stockbridge day care is under investigation by the state after parents complained about an infestation of roaches and ants.

Social Services: Listen to People Who Have Experienced Poverty

We need the people who administer social services at the state and local levels to do a better job of providing programs and policies that work in people’s lives.

Keep These 6 Things in Mind When Choosing a Day Care

Keep These 6 Things in Mind When Choosing a Day Care.

How to Make Your Web Searches More Secure and Private

What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Ask Well: Measles and Day Care

You asked: Can a vaccinated child bring measles into your home?

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.