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The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. The 2019 Social Work Month theme of “Elevate Social Work” to begin a conversation on how to boost […]
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Through the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, collects data from the States about children who enter and exit foster care and children who are adopted from foster care. According to AFCARS FY 2017 data, as of August 10, 2018, the number of children and youth in […]
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Ashley Willis decided she would become a therapist at the age of 13. As a teenager, she witnessed a family member’s therapy session and did not agree with the process. As a college student she considered marine biology but decided it was not her path and she returned to her original plan. In 2005, Ashley graduated […]
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Lisa Savage, LCSW, always knew that she wanted to be in service to others. Her mother was a teacher but she knew that she didn’t want to become a teacher. She considered becoming a pediatrician but decided that medical school was not for her. As a freshman in college Lisa took social work classes and declared […]
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Social Workers are employed in so many industries and have so many roles that there isn’t an answer that is fully comprehensive. The field of social work is so diverse and allows one to pursue so many positions that no one person can give a complete answer. Social workers work to alleviate poverty and eradicate […]
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I love all things social work but have to admit that I am slow to get on the social work podcast train. Let me be honest, I am slow to get on the podcast train in general. I have great intentions but rarely set aside time for regular listening. Social Work is an extremely diverse […]
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Dr. Shandra Parks has been a social worker with children, youth and families in the areas of child welfare, community social work, and ministry wellness for nineteen years. Dr. Parks is a self-identified “Jersey Girl” who entered college as a business administration major. She planned to pursue a career as an accountant. After struggling with […]
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The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty (NASW). Social work is different from other helping professions, because it focuses on both the person and their […]
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“Social Work and Human Service Managers make important contributions to the profession every day but rarely are recognized for the vital role they play in sustaining our organizations. Social Work Management Week was created to highlight the leaders among us and the unique, non-traditional ways in which they work and contribute to society. Social Workers […]
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