Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We are almost a month into school. For those who have entered college or university, those students are just coming to face the extent of their academic challenges. Some will rise, some will fall. Parents will concern themselves greatly for those students in distress. For many, academic and social issues will not be new or unknown. For many it will create hardship and conflict.

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Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Associate Professor Kristin Seefeldt was featured in an NPR article that analyzes the decrease of Michigan residents living in poverty as a result of financial aid assistance. Seefeldt discusses how pandemic stimulus checks and expanded unemployment benefits are helping families.

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The Social Care Elf

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

While turning on the TV or radio to hear about other countries’ COVID-19 experiences is likely to be more of a home rather than work activity, there is also some value in thinking about this professionally. Fortunately, some people have done lots of the heavy lifting for us, by working collaboratively to share their thinking. [read the full story.].

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Social Service Workforce

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

On 15th September 2021, the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance and Children and Families Across Borders co-hosted The social service workforce in and beyond the pandemic: A global conversation on adaptation, innovation and the fight for social justice.?

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Dr. Cristina Wilson , Associate Professor and Research Director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UConn Health), coedited a special issue of the Journal of Social Work Education (JSWE) that included 19 articles focused on best practices and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and prior natural disasters. Visit the CSWE website to read more and access the special issues. .

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Abuse Survivor

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

I want to do the happy things and enjoy my life. I want to get outside and meet new people. Maybe make some new friends here in NY. I want to go and do all the things but I also feel stuck at home. I’m tired of trying so hard all the time. I’m just tired of it all right now. My soul is tired for me and what I’ve suffered and it’s tired for all the people I meet who are also hurting.

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