SWRK 180 Introduction to Social Work: Social Services-related Resources

The New Social Worker is the quarterly magazine for social work students and recent graduates, focusing on social work careers for those new to the profession. This blog is a companion to the free online magazine at http://www.socialworker.com.

Stories and reflections from a social workers' personal and professional journey.

A blog for social workers, social work students and those interested in social issues. And now, a blog for retired social workers, too! An enhancement of Social Work World, http://socialworkworld.org

This site contains links to blogs written by social workers from various areas of the field, including hospitals, mental health, social policy, therapy, child welfare and beyond.

"Social work is a highly specialized field that comes with a specific set of qualifications, rewards and obstacles. If you are a current social worker or looking to pursue one of many graduate level MSW programs, here you will find incredible resources regarding policy and regulations as well as personal accounts of social workers on their professional journey.

Aspiring and studying social workers will find helpful links to educational requirements, as well as a firsthand look at the lives of several social workers. This list of 50 blogs for social workers offers exhaustive resources for social workers of all levels." [site description]

"The Department of Human Services (DHS) is Oregon’s principal agency for helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity, especially for those who are least able to help themselves." [About Us section]

"Child protective services is the part of DHS that responds to child abuse reports. CPS-trained caseworkers across the state listen to reports of abuse, assess the situations and prepare service plans to assist children and families." [site description]

This document provides a list of a variety of agencies and community resources in Yamhill County.

"The Social Services Division provides assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income residents of Clackamas County." [site description]

"Health and Human Services provides prevention, protection and support services and activities so that all people who live, work, study and play in Washington County can be healthy, well, self-sufficient and safe." [site description]

"Federation supports a variety of programs for people in need on a nonsectarian basis, locally and around the world. These programs include: care for the elderly and vulnerable; educational opportunities; counseling and vocational services; rescue, relief and resettlement programs; cultural and enrichment opportunities, and much more." [About Us section]

"Parrott Creek is a Clackamas County nonprofit dedicated to giving troubled teens the tools, skills, and emotional support they need to change and make better choices." [Site description]