The Rising Need for Trauma-Informed Care in Schools

Trauma-Informed Care in Schools As a school social worker, you’ve likely seen firsthand the devastating impact trauma can have on students. From adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to bullying, anxiety, and depression, the effects of trauma can be far-reaching and long-lasting. That’s why trauma-informed care in schools is more important than ever. It’s a holistic approach […]

How to Create and Track Your Student Case Management Plan

Student Case Management Whether they’re in elementary school, high school, or college, students face many unique challenges on campus and at home. Student case management aims to help students overcome these obstacles, whether they’re struggling with attendance, pushing away friends, or dealing with a recent loss. In doing so, you can help set the student […]

Bridging the Gap: School Social Workers and the Digital Divide

Bridging the Gap As a school social worker, you’re on the front line of addressing educational inequity. And one of the biggest challenges is the growing digital divide in schools. This gap between students who have access to technology and those who don’t can significantly impact learning outcomes and future opportunities. It’s a growing problem that […]

What Are Wraparound Services?

A stylized illustration of a case manager or community advocate supporting an elderly man with a walker alongside a pregnant woman in front of a community building, showcasing the diverse individuals helped by wraparound services

Have you ever worked with a client who needed support in multiple areas of life, but the available services felt disjointed or inadequate? That’s where wraparound services come in. As a social worker, understanding wraparound services can help you better support individuals with complex needs and empower their families and communities. So, what are wraparound […]

Face Out of The Screen: Balancing Client Care With Documentation

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Balancing Client Care With Documentation Balancing client care with documentation is a challenge that most front-line workers in human services face. As human service professionals, we strive to be attentive and to provide the best care to our clients; but if we don’t follow the documentation requirements of our organization, board, and regulatory requirements, we […]

Services Management Software: Optimize Your Funding and Reporting

Streamline Your Funding Process Human Services software can give you the data you need to obtain grants With the right reports and data, you can set your organization up for a successful grant proposal. Once you receive the grants, you can easily track funds through the software. Key Features of Grant Management Software platforms can help you […]

The Art and Science of Case Assignments

Client-Focused Case Management In social work and human services, effective case management is the cornerstone of successful client outcomes. As a leader in this field, you understand that the way cases are assigned can make or break your agency’s ability to serve your clientele. This guide offers practical insights to optimize your workflow and improve clients’ […]

Best Practices for Virtual Case Management

10 Virtual Case Management Best Practices As a social work professional, you’ve likely seen firsthand how technology can transform the way you support clients. Virtual case management (VCM) is one such tool that has become an essential part of social work and human services in recent years. In 2024, mastering VCM is crucial to providing quality […]

10 Strategies for Resolving Conflicts in Child Support Case Management

As a child support case manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring children receive the support they need. However, managing child support cases can be complex, with many parties involved and the potential for conflicts. Fortunately, technology offers innovative solutions to help you streamline case management, facilitate communication between parents, and promote fair enforcement […]

Survey: Case Management Software Reduced Time Spent on Program Audits by 66%

Survey: Case Management Software Reduced Time Spent on Program Audits by 66%

Insights from a survey of 27 nonprofit leaders from organizations across child and family services, mental health, substance abuse, senior care, community services and more. The study examined challenges and insights from human services organizations with less than 50 employees and shows that 60% still use spreadsheets for tracking and reporting, while nearly four in […]