If She Can See It - She Can Be It:  Reentry Success 

Almost every one of the large multinational nonprofits who get all the attention and attribution for the work they do to support society's marginalized started as the small, obscure, empathetic impulses of their founders. Jane Addams labored in obscurity for many years to found Hull House in Chicago, the first settlement house to provide services to immigrants and the poor. Many years later, she was one of the first women to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Aging Care Management: Strategies for Enhancing Elderly Support 

The global population is aging rapidly, leading to an increased demand for effective aging care management. For care managers, senior service providers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in aging services, the challenge lies in coordinating care and ensuring the well-being of elderly individuals.

Effective aging care management strategies can significantly enhance the quality of life for seniors by addressing their unique needs.

Re-Entry Case Management Software: Facilitating Successful Reintegration 

Reintegrating individuals into society after incarceration is a multifaceted process that demands careful planning, support, and coordination. Re-entry case management software is vital in facilitating this transition, offering tools to simplify workflows, monitor progress, and link individuals to critical resources.

Curious how it works? Keep reading to learn more!

Everything Has Changed-Yet Nothing Has Changed 

The number of nonprofits has grown at a steady rate of 1.4% annually over the last 20 years.

• The United States now has more than 1.8 million nonprofit organizations that account for more than 10% of companies in the US - representing about 6% of the US economy.
• The total revenue of nonprofits has grown from a little more than $1 trillion in 2000 to about $3 trillion in 2023.
• 71% of nonprofits have seen an increase in demand for their programs and services.

Mindful in Michigan 

Technology in all its myriad forms has invaded and altered the very fabric that binds society. In the relatively short span of 50 years digital and cyber technologies have transformed how humanity learns, communicates, transacts, records, analyzes, and interacts on every level. The invention of the internet and the development of social media supercharged the otherwise prosaic everyday tribal activities of socializing, trading, raising the family, and falling in and out of love. Almost every daily activity is now conducted through cyber filters. Much like the introduction of electric lighting, internal combustion engines, telephones, and airplanes, computers and their offspring have altered the very foundations of human interaction. To varying degrees, but in a very real sense, technology has rendered us all "strangers" in our own lives.

Improving Homeless Shelter Operations with Case Management Software

Homeless shelters play a critical role in providing essential services to those in need. However, managing these operations can be challenging, especially when dealing with limited resources and high demand. That's where homeless shelter management software comes into play.

Best Practices in Juvenile Justice Case Management 

Effective juvenile justice case management is a powerful opportunity to steer youth toward a brighter path and support their rehabilitation journey. But what strategies can you use to reduce recidivism and support successful reintegration into society?

This blog explores key best practices in juvenile justice case management.

Embracing Dynamic Case Mangement for Better Outcomes

Dynamic case management allows organizations to respond quickly to changing situations, making it an effective approach for improving client outcomes. By adopting this method, you can enhance flexibility, collaboration, and decision-making, ultimately leading to more personalized and successful case resolutions.

Want to learn more? Keep reading!

Homeless Baby Boomers

Social workers have traditionally considered the homeless and the elderly separate constituents.  However, Dennis P. Culhane, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the country’s leading authorities on homelessness, predicts that in the next 10 years, the number of elderly people experiencing homelessness in the United States will nearly triple, as the final wave of baby boomers ages out.

Safe Havens: How Community Centers Change Children's Trajectories

In every corner of the world, communities hold the power to usher in transformative changes, especially for their youngest and most vulnerable members. Often seen as mere byproducts of their circumstances, children can rewrite their destinies when local communities step forward as catalysts of support and growth. By nurturing these young lives through education, mentorship, and care, a community can alter individual destinies while charting the course for its collective future prosperity.