Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services first declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE). A concern of advocates, including NASW, is that individuals and families will lose coverage because of lack of communication with recipients to verify income. Social Work Advocacy. By Carrie Dorn, MPA, LMSW.

Medicaid 98

Medicaid Social Worker Advocacy Communication 98

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 26, 2023

Here is an example from an infographic assignment I developed with colleagues : Purpose: This infographic assignment aims to help students practice advocacy & brokering skills as it relates to a human service issue and/or topic.

Code of Ethics 147

Code of Ethics Advocacy Social Worker Communication 147

Social Work Futures

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As with my review of Amy’s other book “The Big Nine” on this blog – she’s a wonderful science communicator and story-teller – and I find my perceptions widened whenever I read her work. Whichever way you cut it, any of those things is only possible if good people get involved, learn about it and engage.

Engagement 260

Engagement Social Worker Human Services Advocacy 260

Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The State of Medicaid Programs and the Need for Grassroots Advocacy. Commercial insurance and private pay revenue sources rarely cover services for people with IDD, leaving Medicaid as essentially the sole payer for these services. Secondly, engage in the system. Use open and transparent communication strategies.

Medicaid 105

Medicaid Disability Advocacy Human Services 105

Social Work Haven

APRIL 8, 2023

Human Service Quotes Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love. Advocacy Quotes If people were silent, nothing would change. They are patient, compassionate, and knowledgeable individuals who strive to make positive changes in their communities. If you assume you can, you will.

Empathy 52

Empathy Social Worker Diversity Interventional 52

Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, juvenile justice systems and organizations can address immediate legal concerns but also foster healing, resilience, and positive transformation for young people engaged in the juvenile justice system. Persuasion and coercion of any type is strongly discouraged.

Rehabilitation 52

Rehabilitation Treatment Planning Mental Health Disorder 52