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Data-Driven Insights Into Veteran Homelessness: Statistics and Facts

Homelessness impacts thousands of individuals daily, including veterans. Although the U.S. has seen significant progress in recent decades, the current population of unhoused veterans is still a serious issue that demands action.  As a case manager, you can decrease the long-term impacts and risks of veteran homelessness. However, you must first understand its full scope, […]

What Is Early Intervention and Why Is It So Important?

What Is Early Intervention Early intervention (EI) refers to services and supports provided to infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays or disabilities. The goal of EI is to help these children develop skills in various domains like speech, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional functioning. By providing services early on, EI aims to minimize developmental […]

How Can Workflows Support Home Visits?

Home Visit Workflows A workflow is a management tool that both leaders and case managers can use to follow best practices. As the word suggests it is something like a flow chart. It documents a series of steps or tasks you need to complete. It adapts well to the process you must follow for making […]

The Role of a Foster Care Social Worker

Foster Care Social Worker Foster care social workers work one on one with vulnerable children and families to provide the best living situations possible. In doing so, they can give foster children the resources, services, and dignity they deserve.  Understanding how to become a foster care social worker is an ongoing process with changing policies […]

How to Address and Overcome Social Worker Burnout

Overcome Social Worker Burnout For decades, social work and burnout have gone hand in hand, leading to high turnover rates and poor job satisfaction. Fortunately, many social work practices are improving with better resources, systemic changes, and mental health awareness. Preventing social worker burnout should be among organizations’ top priorities to guarantee the best possible services […]

How to Improve Your Case Management Workflow

Improve Your Case Management Workflow Case management requires you to be organized and attentive to guarantee the best success for clients. However, heavy caseloads and complex workflows can distract you from the most crucial aspects of the job.  Fortunately, case management technology is changing how case managers approach their responsibilities. Learn the best practices, skills, and […]

What Is an Early Case Assessment?

Early Case Assessment The prospect of litigation is a serious issue for your organization and can be overwhelming. Even with a clear mind, it can be challenging to see the complete picture, including available evidence, risks, and possible outcomes. This is why many human services organizations use early case assessments (ECA) to analyze and prepare […]

15 Indispensable Case Manager Skills To Excel in Your Role

Case Manager Skills To Excel in Your Role Case manager skills such as communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence are crucial to meeting clients’ needs and providing high-quality services. Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced social worker, these practices will help you impress potential employers and prepare for your career long-term.  The Role of a Case […]

A Guide to Advocacy in Social Work

Advocacy in Social Work The role of advocacy in social work encompasses nearly every aspect of the job. Social workers must be able to advocate for clients, families, communities, and policies in almost any type of case. In doing so, they can guarantee social justice and equal opportunities for marginalized individuals. However, the definition of […]

Community Outreach Programs: Importance, Benefits and Examples

A Comprehensive Guide to Community Outreach Programs Community outreach initiatives have long served as a pivotal element of societal progress and cohesion. By extending support and knowledge beyond conventional boundaries, successful community outreach programs bridge the gap between various community needs and available resources. Whether it’s through wide-reaching community service summer programs or individualized support […]