Open Directory - Science: Social Sciences: Social Work
See also: This category in other languages: - 232-HELP is a comprehensive information and referral agency for health and human services providing crisis intervention, advocacy, resource referral and case management for southwest Louisiana. - Quarterly peer-reviewed journal publishing research and practice from all disciplines involved in the provision of children's services. Site contains full index of articles published, notes for authors, subscription and advertising rates. - Newsletter designed to enhance the practice of North Carolina's child welfare workers by providing them with information about research and practice models. - Publication "for everyone in social care" carrying news and views on UK social services - Information and resources for support coordinators, Medicaid waiver coordinators, families and advocates for disabled people in the State of Florida. - A registered social worker in Hong Kong and a social work educator, specializing in parent education and researching on family relationships. Site linking to useful ideas on planning social work programmes. - Free multi-service community agency agency located in South Lake County, Illinois. - A college of higher education with two departments: the Graduate in Social Readaptation Sciences and the Postgraduate in Non-Commercial Management. - This web site is a gateway to articles written by licensed social workers that are of interest to the general public. The articles are geared toward (1) individuals and families who need reliable, accurate information about health, behavioral, environmental, social, and mental health issues; and (2) people who are considering a career in social work or who would like to know more about the profession. - Providing expertise in social work services to Local Authorities and Child Care Solicitors. Registered with the Social Care Council and Member of the Professional Association for Childrens Guardians, Family Court Advisers and Independent Social Work Practioners and Consultants. - Personal web site of social worker Jenny Gilmore detailing her practice, research and teaching. The site also includes resources, discussions and links to other interesting sites. - Personal web site that contains poetry, images, and essays of a social worker in private practice. - Career and biographical information about the author, who is an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina School of Social Work. Her research interests include Policy Analysis, Poverty, Inequality, Asset Building, Program Evaluation and Social and Economic Development. - Information on statutory services provided by Nottinghamshire Social Services, including care for adults and children, adoption and fostering, welfare rights, and carers. - The Nurtured Heart Path provides counseling, consultation, parent coaching, conference services and training to individuals, families, agencies and school systems throughout Michigan. - Personal blog of undergraduate social work student that contains humorous stories and a collection of Internet resources for students. - UK-based charity supporting people with learning disabilities, their relatives and professionals affected by trauma and abuse. Carries 'easy-read' information. - UK resource of good practice and knowledge aimed at improvement of social care services with focus on central role of people who use services. - A live, global social work news portal updated every few minutes. Includes a searchable database of thousands of categorized and geographically tagged news items. - Directory of social work links. - This site developed by the National Association of Social Workers gives students, professionals and the general public a forum for critiquing and improving the way social workers and social issues are covered in the news media and portrayed in the entertainment industries. - A non-profit association committed to improving the support for research among social workers. - A professional blog covering news and events related to health and mental health research and practice. - An electronic companion to the print magazine devoted to social work students and recent graduates. Includes full-text articles, an online career center, and social work links. - Tobi Ann Shane's Social Work Cafe has become the online meeting place of choice for social work students. Access to community bulletin boards, student message board, reading room, career advice, and chat. - UK Information Gateway featuring resources for social workers, probation officers, psychologists, counsellors, drugs workers and other health and social care staff in the UK. By Conny Carnuth.
