"Thinking outside the box" has become a cliché', but it is often still a good idea. Both non-profit and governmental agencies, large and small, are desperately looking for new techniques to relieve the enormous backlogs and long wait-times that burden both caseworkers and clients. Doing things the old way "because that is how we have always done it" is no longer accepted wisdom. One state agency has begun thinking outside the case.

Don't Leave Your People Behind

Every nonprofit agency in the country, large or small, is already implementing, or is about to implement, the installation of a new software system. The development of modern Human Services Software is dragging even the most reluctant agencies into a new age of efficiency.

Imagine how vulnerable it must feel to be utterly dependent on others to help you with even the most basic things. “Things aren’t what they used to be,” you think to yourself while waiting for the attendant to assist you in getting out of bed. You’re having trouble remembering your attendant’s name -- Kimberly? Bethany? You reflect on how unpleasant it is to have to rely on someone else to take you to the bathroom.

A recent article in the Los Angeles Times discussed some of the barriers that may confront people seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment. 

This announcement comes to us from our friends at OJJDP (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention)

... And One Gift To Satisfy Them All

Since it is the holidays, a little fun is in order. This is the time of year when everyone seems to making wishes and hoping for the perfect gift – why should your caseworkers be any different?