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Many caseworkers endure verbal abuse from clients. There are many de-escalation techniques, some more effective than others. How should you deal with a verbally abusive client? It starts with understanding […]
We’ve heard a lot about congressional in-fighting over the US government’s debt ceiling, and social service providers are bracing themselves for another possible government shutdown. In this article, we explore […]
Case managers are what keeps social services running, and continuing education is essential to keep them up to date with emerging trends and best practices. There are many certifications and […]
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. Below is part 2 a summary of the interview from […]
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. In this episode, we talk with David Lewis, our head […]
The Continuum of Care Program provides social services to homeless populations, but what is it, exactly? How do continuums of care work? Learn more in this blog. Usually when people […]
New NOFOs, new resources, and new studies: There’s been a lot of new developments for continuums of care (CoC) over at HUD, and we’re here to show you the highlights […]
Why Data Mining Is a Double-Edge Sword for Social Services Drawing the right conclusions from client data in social services can be challenging. How do we mine data without drawing […]
Do predictive analytics and AI have something to offer social service organizations? In this blog, we explore current and future implementations of AI and machine learning in social service delivery. […]
Refugee assistance in the United States is going to be even more necessary than before. But who gets what kind of assistance? Read on to learn more about ORR-funded assistance. […]
Why do data standards change? How much data collection is enough, and what are the current HUD data standards? In this article, we discuss all the above and the potential […]
What can someone expect when entering a domestic violence shelter? Taking the first step in recovery can be difficult, but these shelters offer a stepping stone for survivors. Seeking Out […]
What's the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness? What is the most common form of homelessness? Is couch surfing considered homelessness? Each of these questions and more are critical in understanding what we mean when we say a person is "experiencing homelessness".
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. With storied careers and thoughtful points of view, the leaders here at Eccovia know about a lot more than compliance—because they’ve been where you are.
Victim service providers (VSPs) offer support and advocacy to individuals and families who have suffered domestic violence. Although similar, support and advocacy have distinctly different roles to play to ensure long-term success for victims.
Care Coordination
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. Below is part 2 a summary of the interview from […]
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. In this episode, we talk with David Lewis, our head […]
What's the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness? What is the most common form of homelessness? Is couch surfing considered homelessness? Each of these questions and more are critical in understanding what we mean when we say a person is "experiencing homelessness".
Care coordination is the future of health and human service organizations, but stakeholders and community members are essential to its success. Social workers are key to implementing effective and lasting community care coordination.
Knowing the state of mental health among unhoused individuals is the first step in better advocating for change. Consider how mental health plays a role in issues surrounding homelessness, and how your organization can begin to work towards eradicating adverse mental health in your communities.
Care coordination plans are the future of healthcare. By utilizing strategies that bring community resources together, health and human service providers can offer better, more comprehensive services that save costs while improving patient outcomes.
For over 30 years, Ryan White programs have led the nation in HIV care. Today, nearly half of all HIV-positive individuals in the US rely on Ryan White for their health needs. Organizations providing this care are comprehensive in their approach and focus on helping low-income communities.
How (and why) do social services differ for children? The better we can understand the unique needs of children and youth, the better we can help. Improving social service effectiveness for children is not only valuable; it can be life-changing.
July is Social Wellness Month, and central to health and wellness is a sense of community. How can health and human service organizations better foster this belongingness? It starts with care coordination that is focused on bringing services together.
If you work in health and human services, chances are you have heard of “care coordination”. But what does it mean? And how is it related to case management? Read below to learn the definition of care coordination and discover how to implement it into your organization.
WHAT IS CCWIS? The United States Administration for Child and Families (AC&F) recently published the new federal Comprehensive Child Welfare Information Systems (CCWIS) rule to stimulate the modernization of child and […]
Despite being high-risk for COVID-19 complication, HIV/AIDS patients still experience challenges in obtaining the care they need. As organizations better understand the relationship between HIV and the coronavirus, it emphasizes the need for community care coordination.
The challenges for aging services have become more apparent in the wake of COVID-19. Not only are older adults more at risk from coronavirus complications but they are also prone to compounding issues regarding food security, mental health, and isolation.
As the Biden Administration implements a historic limit of 125,000 refugees into the US, resettlement programs can expect new changes with their budget but should prepare for a more gradual shift in execution.
Three fresh ideas in the sphere of coordinated care—digital technology, social prescribing, and national standardization—may be the innovations that programs need to better improve their impact.
Case Management
Many caseworkers endure verbal abuse from clients. There are many de-escalation techniques, some more effective than others. How should you deal with a verbally abusive client? It starts with understanding […]
We’ve heard a lot about congressional in-fighting over the US government’s debt ceiling, and social service providers are bracing themselves for another possible government shutdown. In this article, we explore […]
Case managers are what keeps social services running, and continuing education is essential to keep them up to date with emerging trends and best practices. There are many certifications and […]
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. Below is part 2 a summary of the interview from […]
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. In this episode, we talk with David Lewis, our head […]
New NOFOs, new resources, and new studies: There’s been a lot of new developments for continuums of care (CoC) over at HUD, and we’re here to show you the highlights […]
Why Data Mining Is a Double-Edge Sword for Social Services Drawing the right conclusions from client data in social services can be challenging. How do we mine data without drawing […]
Do predictive analytics and AI have something to offer social service organizations? In this blog, we explore current and future implementations of AI and machine learning in social service delivery. […]
Why do data standards change? How much data collection is enough, and what are the current HUD data standards? In this article, we discuss all the above and the potential […]
What's the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness? What is the most common form of homelessness? Is couch surfing considered homelessness? Each of these questions and more are critical in understanding what we mean when we say a person is "experiencing homelessness".
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. With storied careers and thoughtful points of view, the leaders here at Eccovia know about a lot more than compliance—because they’ve been where you are.
Can homeless services utilize health data? The answer is yes—but only if they follow strict rules put forth by HUD and HIPAA for HMIS. Check out what these rules entail and what benefits come from following them.
Care coordination is the future of health and human service organizations, but stakeholders and community members are essential to its success. Social workers are key to implementing effective and lasting community care coordination.
Did you know that over 60% of mental health professionals are social workers? The unique challenges that social workers face mean that they are also at higher risk of developing adverse mental health. Check out the state of mental health among social workers–and how to help.
What is National Social Work Month? Check out more on the history–and importance–of social work, as well as five ways you can get involved today.
Eccovia
Case managers are what keeps social services running, and continuing education is essential to keep them up to date with emerging trends and best practices. There are many certifications and […]
Where did Giving Tuesday come from, and why should you and your organization care about it? While a new social movement to encourage generous donations during the holiday season, Giving […]
Health and human service organizations often get behind with learning and development. What if there were a solution specifically for this industry? Well, now there is a solution with Eccovia […]
Eccovia is proud to sponsor Pivot Adventure, a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor recreational therapy to teens experiencing mental health challenges. We interviewed Katie Allred, co-founder and CFO of Pivot […]
ClientTalk is where our industry experts give you their best insights and best practices across the spectrum of social services. With storied careers and thoughtful points of view, the leaders here at Eccovia know about a lot more than compliance—because they’ve been where you are.
Since 2009, March 31st marks Transgender Day of Visibility. Celebrated by LGBTQ+ communities across the globe, this day serves as a chance to honor progress that transgender individuals and groups have made. It also offers a chance to improve the ways social services address transgender and gender non-conforming communities.
Understanding healthcare legislation can feel daunting, and lead to a whirlwind of confusion and questions. With the recent passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), healthcare is once again […]
In President Trump’s address to congress this week healthcare reform was on the forefront of the agenda. On February 24th a discussion draft surfaced of the House Republican’s plan for […]
As Congress and the Trump Administration continue to debate how to repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act, the future of its programs and initiatives are in question. This is […]
Over the past few years, states have begun encouraging collaborations between medical, behavioral health, and social service providers in order to drive whole person care and address the social determinants […]
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 9 million people in the United States are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid. These dual-eligible beneficiaries have complex, high risk, and often […]
With the results of last week’s presidential election, many people are left wondering about the future of healthcare in the U.S. While time will tell what parts of the Affordable […]
Today Medicaid is playing an increasing role in the US healthcare system with more than one in five Americans covered by Medicaid. This growth in the number of individuals served […]
The term “Population Health” has begun to be widely accepted as the way to describe the combined efforts to improve community health. New initiatives seek to improve population health by […]
In a growing number of communities, healthcare, housing, and housing assistance providers are working together to coordinate care for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Many of these individuals are Medicaid beneficiaries. […]
Food and Nutrition Services
With summer just around the corner, millions of children are about to lose their sole source of consistent nutrition: school lunch. What can your health and human service organization do to help push back against this hunger? We suggest three simple steps: inform, coordinate, and advocate.
How can food and nutrition programs best combat child hunger? The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the path for one possible solution: universal school lunch. Advocates pushing for a long-term implementation cite the academic and health benefits of such programs.
Hunger in the United States is rising, and food and nutrition services are looking to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for help. As the new administration is challenging lawmakers to increase the financial support for SNAP, food programs are hoping to see an increase in both benefits and eligibility.
The world is growing anxious as COVID-19 has long overstayed its welcome. The virus has managed to disrupt society in virtually every way possible with increased social distancing practices, school […]
Homelessness Solutions
The Continuum of Care Program provides social services to homeless populations, but what is it, exactly? How do continuums of care work? Learn more in this blog. Usually when people […]
New NOFOs, new resources, and new studies: There’s been a lot of new developments for continuums of care (CoC) over at HUD, and we’re here to show you the highlights […]
Do predictive analytics and AI have something to offer social service organizations? In this blog, we explore current and future implementations of AI and machine learning in social service delivery. […]
What's the difference between sheltered and unsheltered homelessness? What is the most common form of homelessness? Is couch surfing considered homelessness? Each of these questions and more are critical in understanding what we mean when we say a person is "experiencing homelessness".
Can homeless services utilize health data? The answer is yes—but only if they follow strict rules put forth by HUD and HIPAA for HMIS. Check out what these rules entail and what benefits come from following them.
When summer comes, so do rising temperatures and blistering heat. For people experiencing homelessness, this change can be dangerous—even deadly. How can homeless services best prepare for the coming summer?
As winter temperatures drop, those experiencing homelessness are in need now more than ever for help from our communities.
Knowing the state of mental health among unhoused individuals is the first step in better advocating for change. Consider how mental health plays a role in issues surrounding homelessness, and how your organization can begin to work towards eradicating adverse mental health in your communities.
HMIS is a buzzword in the realm of homelessness agencies. But what does it exactly mean? And why is it important? In this blog post, we explore the specifics of HMIS and how a powerful case management solution can improve data, analysis, and services provided.
Have you been screened for mental health? Despite its growing prevalence, mental and behavioral health are not often screened by healthcare providers. However, implementing these screenings into health and human service organizations can have profoundly positive effects for individuals and families.
In an earlier blog from 2019, we outlined HMIS Data Standards and how they were changing. Now the changes have been made and it is time to reflect.
Campus closures due to COVID-19 result in food insecurity and homelessness for American college students. HMIS programs can aid colleges and community programs in coordinating aid for students in need.
Homelessness is a problem that affects thousands of American men, women, and children. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2018 Annual Point-In-Time Count found that on any given […]
Health and housing are inextricably linked. In fact, according to Dr. Derek Robinson, chief medical officer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the average life expectancy of America’s […]
Homelessness is a complex social challenge. Of all the affected populations – veterans, families, or the cognitively impaired – youth homelessness is among the most far-reaching and expensive. “Family and […]
Refugee Services
Refugee assistance in the United States is going to be even more necessary than before. But who gets what kind of assistance? Read on to learn more about ORR-funded assistance. […]
Being a child isn't always easy; neither is being a refugee. What about when you're both? Consider these unique obstacles refugee children face, as well as how we can better support them as they resettle.
The invasion of Ukraine has displaced over 5.3 million refugees (and counting). Now is the time to aid Ukrainians fleeing political violence–but what exactly can you do to help? Check out our three ideas on ways to make a difference today.
Did you know one in three refugees experiences a severe mental health disorder? Mental health wellness is a critical part of community care coordination for refugees and the resettlement agencies that serve them.
How can we better support the refugees in our communities? With the holiday season just around the corner, consider our ten ideas on how to help out refugees in your area, from supporting local businesses to getting involved with resettlement agencies.
The refugee resettlement process in the US features a myriad of moving parts. Multiple agencies and organizations are often involved in a single refugee case, with social workers serving as […]
“A refugee is someone who survived and who can create the future.” – Amela Koluder Refugees are not only faced with the unique challenge of seeking asylum and a safer […]
According to The UN Refugee Agency, also known as UNHCR, over 68 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced from their homes. The majority of these individuals, around 40 million, […]
Victim Service Providers
The Continuum of Care Program provides social services to homeless populations, but what is it, exactly? How do continuums of care work? Learn more in this blog. Usually when people […]
New NOFOs, new resources, and new studies: There’s been a lot of new developments for continuums of care (CoC) over at HUD, and we’re here to show you the highlights […]
What can someone expect when entering a domestic violence shelter? Taking the first step in recovery can be difficult, but these shelters offer a stepping stone for survivors. Seeking Out […]
Victim service providers (VSPs) offer support and advocacy to individuals and families who have suffered domestic violence. Although similar, support and advocacy have distinctly different roles to play to ensure long-term success for victims.
How can VSPs best set survivors up for success? The path to healing from domestic violence may be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Consider how and why VSPs are an integral part of this very healing.
Are you a Victim Service Provider? Then you should be aware of the signs of a successful comparable database for case management. It comes down to much more than simply following compliance for HUD–you need to make sure it has powerful management tools, a robust security model, and standards for accessibility.
Victim Service Providers (VSPs) are unique among health and human service organizations. Not only do they work among the most vulnerable populations in our communities, they also must adhere to strict rules from HUD in order to receive funding. VSPs need experts to help navigate these unique challenges in their data security and case management.
What are Victim Service Providers, and what do they do? Check out what they do, who they serve, and why HUD compliance is so important.
Did you know that on average, nearly 20 people per minute experience physical abuse by an intimate partner in the United States? In the span of a year, this equates to over 10 million men and women. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, consider these reasons as to why awareness matters.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, experts warn of the devastating effects of a rise in domestic violence. With close living quarters, financial and economic stress, and increased substance abuse, domestic violence cases are trending upward. Health and human service organizations can help mitigate this rise through regular screening and increased awareness.
Whole-Person Care
There are over 19 million veterans in the US, and each one deserves care from services that understand their unique needs. How well do you know the state of veteran care? Check out our three suggestions on how health and human service organizations can improve their veteran care.
Health and human service organizations are beginning to understand why working together is so important. By bridging the gaps of siloed care through whole person care, these organizations can successfully accomplish the "triple aim": improving the patient experience, improving health outcomes, and reducing the cost of healthcare.
Is your organization properly addressing minority mental health? Understanding the unique needs of minorities is imperative to lasting community change. By finding strength in communities, health and human service groups can better serve individuals and families.
As the summer months continue, experts warn of an uptick in domestic violence cases. Why does such violence increase during this warmer season? More importantly, what can your social service organization do to help?
Whole person care is gradually becoming more prevalent in the realm of health and human service organizations. But what exactly does it mean? Check out the definition and importance of whole person care, as well as how your organization can begin implementing it today.
What kind of barriers do LGBTQ individuals face when it comes to accessing social services? Check out the challenges this community deals with when obtaining health and social care, as well as the ways your organization can help make it easier for sexual and gender minorities.
Did you know May is both Mental Health Awareness AND Teen Self-Esteem Month? Pivot Adventure, a non-profit in Utah, utilizes recreational therapy to provide affordable mental health courses for teenagers. Their unique approach is critical to the effectiveness of these social services.
Is your organization addressing mental health concerns? If you work in the health and human services industry, then your program could benefit from focusing on mental health. Consider these three simple steps below to begin incorporating mental and behavioral health into your social services.
Earlier this year, we discussed what refugee resettlement programs can expect in 2021. Many of these expectations have changed—despite big promises from the current administration, only 2,050 refugees have been admitted to the US during the 2020-21 fiscal year (Sep—Aug). What are the problems facing refugees amidst these changes?
Americans experience some of the highest rates of stress in the world. Those in lower socio-economic brackets report even higher levels, and this can negatively impact their overall health. A whole person care approach can help health and human service organizations better address stress.
This year’s theme for World Health Day is “Building a Fairer, Healthier World”. Key to accomplishing this goal is understanding—and addressing—social determinants of health. As more healthcare providers take a holistic approach to health, more individuals and communities will receive the care they need.
This year’s theme for National Social Work Month is “Social Workers are Essential”. Did you know that social work extends far beyond the Department of Social Services? With over 700,000 active social workers in the US, this industry is essential for many communities’ function and survival.
Did you know March is Women’s History Month and Social Work Month? Women have been and continue to be crucial to the work of health and human services organizations. Check out these five influential women who helped shape social work into what it is today.
What is the best treatment for cancer? While there may not be one simple answer, experts agree on the importance of a whole person care approach. Through social determinants of health, programs and organizations can better help cancer patients by providing the care that they need.
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are becoming increasingly popular—and significant—to health and human services. The first step to incorporating SDoH in your own organizations and programs is to understand what SDoH means and how it is relevant to your work.
