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Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

Social services experts say opioids have increased the need for foster care

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opioids have been the main reason for an increased need of foster parents within the last few years.

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

How to Advance Equity for Fathers in Human Services

Learn about two resources that are ideal for helping organizations get started on advancing equity for fathers.

Children's Aid and Family Services Frequently Asked Questions

We've put together a number of our FAQs to help you better find the information you are looking for about Children's Aid and Family Services.

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Building a More Inclusive World

Keystone Human Services (KHS) is a non-profit organization that is a part of a global movement to provide support and expertise to people with disabilities.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.

Should I Get a Master of Social Work or an MS in Human and Social Services?

Learn what differentiates an MSW degree from a master’s in human services—and how you can earn either through an online university.

Social Services: Listen to People Who Have Experienced Poverty

We need the people who administer social services at the state and local levels to do a better job of providing programs and policies that work in people’s lives.

Health and Human Services: Is it Right for You?

Are you interested in helping your community and working with vulnerable groups? Then Health and Human Services might be the right field for you.

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ACOs are struggling to integrate social services with medical care, findings show

Little progress is being made to integrate social services with medical care despite increased attention and effort.

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.