Case workers involved in health and human services are in a unique position to be aware of families in the communities struggling to make ends meet.
Tips for Running a Successful Holiday Toy Drive for Needy Children
Topics: Child Welfare, Homeless & Food Pantry, Fun Stuff
5 Simple Ways to Manage Your Caseload Effectively
5 Simple Ways to Manage Your Caseload Effectively
Struggling with staying on top of all of your cases? Worried that someone may fall through the cracks? Not sure how you can possibly help all of your clients achieve their best outcome?
As a former caseworker for DFCS, I've been there. I also know the transformation I had to go through to take control of my workday and case load.
Topics: Social Services Industry News, Child Welfare, Foster Care, FAMCare Tips and Tools, FAMCare Team Blog's
As a manager of a nonprofit agency, you are aware that one of the most effective tactics in the fundraising plan for your nonprofit is a persuasive fundraising letter, but it can be challenging to write one that is effective. It calls for thought and some reworking. However, if you are successful, you'll give your organization the chance to help more people than if you only used email. Here are some guidelines for crafting the ideal letter for fundraising.
Topics: Fundraising Ideas, nonprofit funding
No police department killed George Floyd. One policeman did. Yes, others stood by and are responsible for valuing institutional loyalty over human life. But in the end, it was one individual policeman who committed this heinous crime.
“People’s impressions of the police are influenced by the police. The greatest influence is [an individual’s] personal interactions and the personal interactions of their friends and families," says Darrel W. Stephens, MS, co-director of the Policing, Security Technology, and Private Security Research and Policy Institute at Florida State University.
Topics: social issues
How Case Management Software Impacts Foster Care Services
There are about 424,000 kids in foster care in the US, according to surveys . More than 5% of these kids have been in foster care for 5 years or longer, proving what social workers have been saying all along: better management of foster care needs to be a priority! Numerous governmental and nonprofit organizations work to enhance foster care and find these kids and teenagers better homes.
Foster care service providers can benefit greatly from case management software for social workers. Let's look at how foster care software can benefit your organization and, in turn, enable social workers to provide better services to those you serve.
Topics: Child Welfare, Foster Care, human services software
Why Collaboration and Data are Important for Social Workers to Succeed
The goal of social workers is to support their local communities. However, given the incredibly rapid requirements in all areas of their work, from case management, collaboration with stakeholders, to the procedure of client data intake, social workers must take into consideration new procedures, processes, and innovative approaches to the system.
Check out the best practices that social workers can employ to advance their initiatives and impact by utilizing data, encouraging client collaboration, and maximizing outcomes for individuals and communities.
Topics: case management software, social workers
4 Ways to Become a Stronger Advocate for Your Health
Today's blog is written by guest blogger, Sharon Wagner, from Senior Friendly. We truly appreciate her for sharing these helpful insights for our readers.
Perhaps you've developed a chronic health condition in the past year, or maybe you're simply getting older and attending more checkups and routine doctor's appointments as a result. Knowing when to speak up for yourself when it comes to your health is a valuable skill. Learn more about becoming a stronger advocate for your health in order to maximize your doctor's appointments and get the best out of your treatment.
Topics: public health, healthcare
How a Holistic Human Approach Can Increase the Success of Non-Profits
Non-profit and humanitarian organizations frequently address some of the most significant social issues. Whether assisting individuals and families in navigating the effects or addressing issues like homelessness, mental health cases, or drug misuse, their work is crucial to helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Additionally, a number of NGOs have had to reevaluate their operating capabilities, goals, and vision due to a significant increase in caseloads over the previous year. In many ways, this trying time gives NGOs a chance to grow and mature, enhancing their ability to offer prompt assistance and care. A fully human perspective could boost nonprofits effectiveness by empowering them to excel at their core missions and providing people with the resources and services they require to succeed.
Here's how NGOs can adopt a wholistic human perspective to promote better results.
Case Workers in Family Services Benefit from Social Services Software
For those working in child services, an understanding of family situations is vital in being able to help improve child welfare. Fortunately for those agencies, utilizing the right social services software can help streamline processes and effectively “humanize” the various situations.
The goal is to always be improving child welfare through various services, responses and interventions, and with the right social services software on your side, the tasks can become easier to track and perhaps even more simple.
Topics: Child Welfare, Foster Care, human services, social services software, social workers
Visions Server Platform Update Announcement Q4 2022
Dear Client,
Global Vision Technologies (GVT) will be conducting an update to Visions Server - the platform behind the FAMCare and/or ClinicalPURSUIT systems on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - between the hours of 6pm and 3am EDT.
Topics: Software Upgrade Notices