Tag: Social Work

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 […]

The Importance Of Youth Civic Engagement

The Importance of Youth Civic Engagement in Social Work While youth culture and societal norms can shift over time, one truth remains constant: the youth of today will become the leaders, decision-makers, and change agents of tomorrow. Full of novel ideas, passion, and a desire to bring about change, they have the potential to make […]

The Role of an Immigration Social Worker

The Role of an Immigration Social Worker and Its Challenges A social worker for immigrants adopts many responsibilities, including finding housing, employment, and other resources. However, immigration laws, legal status, and local prejudice can complicate the process.  Immigration social workers ensure that immigrants have everything they need to pursue the American dream, including access to […]

What Is Trauma-Informed Care?

What is trauma-informed Care? Trauma affects nearly every person at different levels and is a central focus of many social services. Trauma can impact various human services cases, including substance use, employment, and child welfare. Additionally, we are still learning more about trauma’s symptoms, origins, and best practices. Empathetic and effective social workers must be […]

9 Challenges of Social Work and How To Overcome Them

Main Challenges of Social Work and How To Overcome Them Social work and human services is a noble yet challenging profession. As a social worker, you dedicate your career to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and society.  You work hard to address various social issues such as healthcare, child welfare, public safety, criminal justice, and civil […]

From Reentry to Stability: Preventing Recidivism

Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social…. Identifying The Issue When Re-Entering Society People released from all types of detention facilities may not be fully prepared to re-enter society. They will transition from a life in which they had few choices to […]

Casebook’s Impact on Foster Care Services

cb Reporting for Foster Care Services Working in adoption and foster care means holding peoples’ lives in your hands, their dreams and hopes for finding and starting a new family. It’s sensitive information, and you want to know that data is accurate, safe, and confidential. Your funders want to ensure the data is showing positive […]

Reduce Recidivism with the Right Assessment Tools

Maryellen Hess Cameron Maryellen Hess Cameron spent over 25 years as the Executive Director of non-profit agencies in the social….   Inmates in any kind of detention may experience a wide range of emotions about their release. After only one year of incarceration they may already have lost their sense of how to cope with […]

Keep Children On Track and In School

Teachers face a challenge to keep children focused on their lesson plans. For some, the student’s needs exceed their expertise, time for individual attention, or the resources and support to help children with special needs. That’s where you come in. Wraparound services address the underlying factors in the child’s life. Effective wraparound services don’t happen […]

The Priority to Combat Staff Turnover in Social Services

A little less than 20 years ago, almost to the day, I received a call that would unknowingly launch a 13-year career in child welfare services. That’s quite a remarkable tenure considering that when the organization called me for the interview, I couldn’t even remember who they were and when I applied. I had just […]