As the nation seeks solutions to avoid another senseless tragedy like the Newtown, Conn., shootings, a key player has too often been left out of the conversation: the powerful social-service networks ...

Genesis Smith is spread thin. There aren't enough social workers in Silicon Valley, leaving her to juggle tense encounters with parents whose children have been placed in protective custody with ...

The federal government’s job bank states the field of social work will experience a labour shortage from 2024 to 2033 ...

The integration of social workers into law enforcement has a long history dating back to the early 20 th century when August Vollmer known as the “Father of American Policing” stated that police ...

The Caswell County Department of Social Services along with the National Association of Social Workers invites you to help celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March.

Nursing homes can boost quality ratings and reduce hospitalizations by increasing their “strikingly lean” social services staff, a new study finds. Historically, researchers said the average facility ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Social workers facing imminent layoffs have been worried for weeks leading up to Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. “It’s 20% of our entire workforce. I mean social ...

Low-pay. High staff turnover. Stressful workloads. These are some of the most pressing concerns among those working in foster care, substance abuse clinics, homeless services, and other social ...

Everyday, professionals working within the social and human services field help New Yorkers live their safest, healthiest, happiest lives. Whether they’re providing fresh-cooked meals to a family that ...

KING WILLIAM — Social services workers in Hanover and Caroline counties have been helping with the caseload in King William County following the departure of some department staff in recent weeks.