Improvements in 2024 

It seemed to us that 2024 slipped by rather quickly, and so we here at GVT had to suddenly jam on the brakes and take a look in the rear-view mirror. At the end of each year, we like to report on the progress case workers have made in both the delivery of services and their impact on community well-being. In a year when increased caseloads presented significant challenges, case workers took a great leap forward in both enhancing the lives of the clients they served and improving the systems used to deliver services.

This year’s top ten most trusted nonprofit list is composed of familiar names with a bias toward healthcare, especially for children. Individuals gave more than $325 billion to the nonprofits they trusted the most in 2024. Like years past, we would like to acknowledge the top ten.

Case Management Software: A Boon for Nonprofit Organizations

In the world of nonprofit organizations, efficiency and impact are key. You’re constantly juggling resources, managing cases, and striving to make a meaningful difference. But how can you streamline these processes and maximize your impact?

The answer lies in case management software. In this blog, we’ll explore how case management software can revolutionize your nonprofit organization, making your work more efficient and impactful.

Enhancing Human Services Case Management for Government Agencies

Government agencies play a pivotal role in delivering essential human services that improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Effective case management is central to these efforts, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently, services are delivered promptly, and individuals receive the care and support they need. This blog explores how modernized case management solutions can empower government agencies to optimize their human services programs.

Frontline Advocacy: Transforming Passion into Action for Healthier Communities

Health transcends individual boundaries, emerging as a vital concern shared by all. When you channel your passion for health into advocacy, you not only enrich your own life but also significantly uplift those around you. Your proactive approach in spreading health awareness can catalyze community transformations, fostering environments that nurture wellbeing and longevity. By stepping into a role that leverages your enthusiasm for health, you play a crucial part in forging a society focused on holistic wellness. Here are some tips from theFAMCare team and one of our favorite guest blog contributors, Sharon Wagner from Senior Friendly.    We hope to help you get started on the right track!

Enhancing Domestic Violence Shelters with Case Management Software 

Domestic violence shelters are a lifeline for individuals escaping abusive situations, offering safety, support, and essential resources. To maximize their impact, these shelters increasingly turn to advanced tools designed to streamline their operations and enhance the care they provide.

One such innovation is specialized case management software tailored to the unique needs of domestic violence shelters. In this blog, we’ll explore how adopting this technology can elevate safety, boost efficiency, and strengthen the support services your shelter provides.

System Advocacy:  Championing Client Needs Through Case Management 

Many individuals face significant barriers when navigating systems like healthcare, social services, and legal frameworks. Case managers play a vital role in overcoming these obstacles by advocating for their clients’ needs.

System advocacy goes beyond helping individual clients it focuses on changing policies and procedures that affect entire groups, ensuring better access and fairer treatment for everyone.

Essential Strategies for Effective Case Management 

In the world of human services, effective case management is more than just a process—it's a lifeline for both the professionals' managing cases and the individuals they serve. By focusing on best practices, you'll not only improve your workflow but also ensure that your clients receive the highest level of care.

Sharing is Caring

This blog recently conducted an impromptu poll of customers who encountered a Salvation Army veteran collecting donations in front of a local supermarket. Like most Americans, as it turns out, we had been dropping a few dollars into the ubiquitous Salvation Army red pot for many years around Christmas but knew little about the Salvation Army or what they did with the money. So, we surveyed 12 of the people who had dropped money into the red pot when entering the grocery store. Only 3 of the 12 knew the army was a charity "of some kind".