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The case for women centred approaches to service improvement

Reshaping service provision from the perspective of vulnerable women can not only improve outcomes, it can also dramatically cut long-term costs

The True Story of Make-A-Wish's First Wish

It all started with one wish: watch the amazing, true story of Make-A-Wish's founding and how one community came together for the power of a wish.

Column: Unselfish acts connect us profoundly through life

Kindness is a human touch, a gentle understanding smile, an acknowledgment, a service, helping someone crossing the road, an encouragement. Kindness is possible in every moment of our daily lives giving respect, dignity, love and understanding to anyone.

Homeless "spa" builds self esteem, hones skills

VA officials say the program builds self-esteem and provides the school with willing candidates to hone their skills.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

How 'empathy gap' among social workers can affect services for people of color

Social workers think of themselves as empathetic individuals—after all, they went into social work specifically to help people. But empathy isn't a perfect motivator. Terence Fitzgerald, a clinical associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work who studies institutional racism and child welfare, found that an "empathy gap" among white social workers can hurt the services received by people of color. He shares his recent research.

Social Security: What to do when a family member dies

If you are a spouse, child or parent of someone who has died, you may qualify for Social Security benefits. To get spousal benefits, the deceased family member must have worked long enough under Social Security to qualify.

A key tip for premedical students: Ask for help

A simple Google search is all you need to do to gauge the difficulty individuals have with asking for help.

Connecting some of the dots on social services

This week we found out the Government is looking at using people accessing mental health services as a cash cow for their mates. The social Read More

Human services: Do you know what they are?

Human services are having a difficult year — at both the state and federal levels. One reason, I think, is that the general public has only a vague idea of ...

Tips for Kids With Social Struggles During Family Visits

The best way to handle kids' social issues and family visits during the holiday season is for you and your child to be prepared with these tips!

Health and Human Services: Is it Right for You?

Are you interested in helping your community and working with vulnerable groups? Then Health and Human Services might be the right field for you.

Can I Claim a Social Security Survivor Benefit After 20 Years?

Here's what widows and widowers should know about Social Security for survivors.

My Wife is Giving Money to People Who Ask

Can I invest my kids’ Social Security survivor benefits?

There are several options to invest for minor children.