Despite growing understanding within the health sector that social factors play a critical role in people’s health, the programs and systems that help people meet their social needs remain largely ...

Health care providers are increasingly screening low-income patients for social needs and making referrals to social services agencies to assist in resolving them. A major assumption of this approach ...

Ten senior managers held both statutory posts across children's and adult social services as of March 2026, down slightly on ...

Ten years ago, I began learning about the child welfare system in my home state of Washington. Although I had no personal history with foster care, I was drawn to the issue as a parent who understands ...

The primary goal of the 1917 Social Work Department is to help our patients obtain and maintain an undetectable viral load status. We do this by working with patients to identify and overcome barriers ...

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...