The month of April is a time to celebrate spring, warmer weather, and vacations. April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time for all of us to remember why child safety matters. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are close to four million reports of child abuse each …
March is National Social Worker Month A time to celebrate the great profession of social work, March’s theme for National Social Worker Month is “Breaks Barriers”. WHAT IS SOCIAL WORK? Social work can be difficult to understand because the profession is so diverse. Social workers work in many different places, including schools, hospitals, mental health …
Meet Phyllis Carlson, One of Our Amazing Social Workers, for National Social Work Month Read More »
The 1920s saw some massive changes taking place in the fashion industry. Some significant changes that became permanent in this era include: Shorter hemlines make moving around and driving cars easy. A tube-like, slender silhouette that dismissed the traditional feminine physique. Basic tailoring led to women abandoning the typical corset. Dropped waistlines from below the …
March is National Social Worker Month A time to celebrate the great profession of social work, March’s theme for National Social Worker Month is “Breaks Barriers”. WHAT IS SOCIAL WORK? Social work can be difficult to understand because the profession is so diverse. Social workers work in many different places, including schools, hospitals, mental health …
Maria came to Home Start during the pandemic because her family got sick with Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, she lost her job and her husband’s work hours got reduced. She was struggling financially, due to not having enough money for food or transportation. Through Home Start Communities in Action Program, Maria was able to …
