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Why We Have to Social Work This By The #Macro SW Collaboration As a collective of social work professionals devoted to systemic change, the phrase “you can’t social work this” has always been grating. The gist of the phrase encompasses a lack of understanding of social work engagement coupled with a subtle yet […]
In addition to my coaching and consulting through Packaged For Success Enterprises, teaching at Trinity Washington University, and raising awareness about the needs of teens in foster care through my Pack A Purse Drive and Pack A Backpack Drive, I also hire, supervise, and train a diverse team of program staff, consultants, interns, and […]
During the month of May – National Foster Care Month – we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive has […]
Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive will end on May 6, 2018, but there is still time for businesses to sponsor our drive or donate backpacks and deodorant, lotion, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash for teen boys in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. Donations will be delivered to youth serving organizations during […]
Children and teens enter foster care through no fault of their own, because they have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and are unable to continue living safely with their families. More often than not, the separation from their families is an additional trauma. Children and youth in foster care often have few belongings and […]
Social Workers help people in need but how that help is provided depends on the individual. Social workers at the micro level work with individuals. Macro social workers institute change with large systems. Mezzo practice is used for small groups such as neighborhoods. Social Work is a very diverse profession. The career options are limitless. […]
7 Reasons Your Company Should Arrange a Staff Retreat by Caroline Whitney, Just Works By Caroline Whitney, Just Works More companies are taking their teams offsite to bond, which means your company should consider the benefits of staff retreats. Whether it’s taking your company to a cooking class or shuttling everyone to a […]
Why Travel Is So Important For Employees (And How To Make It Easier To Offer) Larry Alton, Forbes Contributor For the modern employee, a decent salary and an appropriate set of responsibilities aren’t necessarily enough to make a job worth pursuing. Thanks in part to the changing values of the American workplace, and […]
Why we go on international retreats 3 times a year with our startup Joel Gascoigne, co-founder and CEO at Buffer (March 2014) One of the most exciting parts of the culture we’ve developed at Buffer for me is our international retreats. It’s also potentially something we’ve not shared that much about and can be […]