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Poverty Shouldn’t Be a Child Protection Issue

Gary Direnfeld

I was working for the Catholic Children’s Aid Society in downtown Toronto. He rode it to the various food banks in different close communities. He rode it to the various food banks in different close communities. He did this as it was the only means of food for his family. I left him alone.

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Informed and Included: An Interview with NOWINCLUDED’s Tiffany Whitlow

My Brains Not Broken

We’re also partnering with organizations like Prosper in Birmingham, Alabama, for example, to provide access to practical resources like virtual mental health groups, career matching services, and a community food bank because everything – having a person to talk to, a job to pay the bills, a place to get food for the family, etc. –

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‘Dear social worker’

The Frontline

Social worker, each day you wake up with a passion to help the most vulnerable members of our society, during the pandemic you have been instrumental in keeping children safe. You navigated new government systems to help our families where poverty became their new normal and food banks became their life supply.

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KZN floods: Climate change and the infra-politics of power

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Climate change, rupturing inequalities, record numbers of people forced from their homes by conflict and crisis – these are the results of societies that value what they measure instead of measuring what they value.”. With fuel and food prices increasing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, things are bound to get worse.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This includes linking clients with essential services such as food banks, healthcare, unemployment support, and benefit programs like food stamps. Basic Needs : Assessment includes evaluating access to necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation. This contributes to a safer and better society.

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A Window on Christmas

The Vintage Social Worker

I am simply dismayed that we cannot begin to tackle the root causes of the homelessness and poverty that plagues our society. This morning he is heading into the church carrying his food bank Christmas bag. I am equally dismayed that the focus for our charitable efforts should be Christmas and not the rest of the year.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

Advocacy involves working to promote social justice and protect the rights of individuals and groups in society. Ultimately, a social worker’s goal should be to promote positive change in their client’s lives and create lasting impacts that can benefit society as a whole.