Can you define what social work is? Even if you’re a social worker yourself, this is harder to do than it sounds. Describing what you do on a day to day basis is fairly straightforward, but defining ...
Social work has emerged as an indispensable pillar of support in modern societies, addressing a wide range of challenges that affect individuals, families, and communities. As our world becomes more ...
About one in six people in England experiences some form of mental health problem at any given time, with some groups more likely to be affected than others. Social workers have historically had a ...
Hospital social work is an essential component in contemporary healthcare, tasked with addressing the psychosocial determinants of health. Social workers in hospital settings provide a broad spectrum ...
School social work is a specialized field of practice where social workers provide support to children to help them achieve their goals. School social workers assess for learning barriers and equip ...
Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...
A principal social worker from Swindon has shared her inspiration for her career, citing one powerful moment. Eliza, principal social worker at Swindon Borough Council, described the moment that began ...
Like most means-tested safety net programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP) reduces benefits as households earn more—meaning that families with the lowest incomes receive the ...
Leanne Eckenrode, a licensed clinical social worker at Reading High School, has been named School Administrator of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of School Social Work Personnel, the Reading ...