New Executive Order Signed to Support Child Welfare Systems

As child-protection agencies across the country struggle with multiple challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed an executive order focused on strengthening child-welfare programs nationwide. We at Hawley and Associates were enthusiastic to read the underlying goals of this order, which include decreasing child maltreatment, empowering adoption programs and increasing support for at-risk …

Senate Lawmakers Seek $5 Billion to Track Down Child Predators Without Compromising Encryption

With the Senate back in session last week, Democratic lawmakers revealed new legislation aimed at drastically expanding the federal government’s resources dedicated to the targeting and prosecution of child predators, developing new technologies to identify child sexual abuse material online, and funding leading community organizations that work to prevent children from becoming victims. In a …

Life After Lock-down: Going Back into the Office

With so many phrases and terms being thrown at us every day relating to COVID-19, it’s enough to keep our heads spinning for a while. The most prominent term being discussed is social distancing – the entire world now recognizes the importance of staying six feet apart from one another.  Even though our entire planet …

Is Compliance Really the Goal of Childhood Behavior?

Compliance is a word that is used regularly in the world of behavior. It’s written about in Individualized Education Programs, it’s used as a goal when students have behavioral episodes, and data is collected on how often it does or does not occur. Even in personal interactions with kids, such as with our own children …

A Big Drop in Child Abuse Reports in L.A. Leaves Advocates Worried, Not Relieved

Reports of suspected child abuse in L.A. County have taken a nose-dive in recent weeks. That news may sound incredible during normal times, but in a COVID-19 world, that drop has advocates very concerned. According to a statement by DCFS Director Bobby Cagle, since the middle of March, L.A. County has seen a 40%-60% decrease …

Giving Tuesday Is Here! What Will You Give?

  GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. One of the best ways to give is to get involved is in your own community. We have supplied a link to a directory to help you find …

Spring Has Sprung! 1st Qtr. Hawley & Associates Newsletter!

Check out the first Hawley & Associates newsletter of 2018!  Happy Spring to everyone!  

Specialized Insurance Products for YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES & PROGRAMS!

These organizations provide resources and support for children, youth and families throughout the community. They can be quite diverse in the services and programs they offer and may include, but not limited to; drug & alcohol prevention programs, as well as mental/behavioral health and at-risk youth programs. Some may also offer a group home, residential …

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY – We Love Our Clients (and here’s why)!

It may be funny to see a Valentine's Day message from a commercial insurance broker, but we felt it the perfect time to acknowledge and show our love for our amazing clients! Our clients dedicate themselves to serving the Social Service and Nonprofit community and unselfishly give back each and everyday. Their work makes the …

THE WAYNE HAWLEY EIHS STEM CELL ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS

Our client, Pathways to Stem Cell Science was one of two recipients of the Wayne Hawley Giving Grant for 2017. It was such a lovely surprise to see the official announcement on their website! We are honored to be a part of this amazing program!  CLICK HERE to learn more!