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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.

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. 

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.