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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.

In many communities, individuals who are chronically homeless—many of whom are Medicaid beneficiaries—are being served by coordination between community providers of healthcare, housing, and housing assistance. However, the “revolving-door” effect […]

In the United States, Medicaid expansion is now being adopted by 41 states, which unlocks a new funding stream for social service organizations in whole person care. In this article, […]

Case workers and social workers experience burnout at a higher rate than most professions, on par with police officers, lawyers, healthcare workers, EMT workers, and other high-stress jobs. How can […]

It’s often said that the plural of anecdotes is not data. Perhaps a more nuanced take on the phrase could be: conclusions should not be drawn from anecdotes alone. Because, it turns out, anecdotes (i.e., self-reported individual data) are the primary kind of data we receive at client intake, whether for HMIS, domestic violence shelter, refugee services, etc. So there’s a sense in which it’s possible to derive useful data from multiple anecdotes.

While many children in low-income households benefit from school breakfast and lunch programs, many of them lose that benefit over the summer break. However, community care coordination among organizations that […]

The relationship between law enforcement and people experiencing behavioral crises or homelessness can be tense, sometimes escalating to the use of force and leaving root causes unaddressed. However, communities across […]

Case management for refugee services is an essential part of making sure these vulnerable populations can integrate into American society culturally, economically, and legally. Without effective case management, services are […]

With major funding cuts and every indication of increasing need for VOCA-funded services, what does the future hold for VOCA funding recipients? Outcomes aren’t set in stone, but they will […]

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Learn how to get involved and promote healthy, respectful relationships for teenagers, and how learning how to identify warning signs of abuse can […]

ClientConnect 2023, our inaugural peer-to-peer conference for human services organizations, was a resounding success! But if you missed out, don’t let that stop you from catching the next one. In […]

ClientConnect 2023, our inaugural peer-to-peer conference for human services organizations, was a resounding success! But if you missed out, don’t let that stop you from catching the next one. In […]

ClientConnect 2023, our inaugural peer-to-peer conference for human services organizations, was a resounding success! But if you missed out, don’t let that stop you from catching the next one. In […]

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 […]

Climate change is affecting human life economically and sociopolitically, and vulnerable populations often have little recourse to protect themselves from the elements. How should communities and homeless services agencies react […]