Tag Archives: homeless

Jailed over Truancy

Posted on March 26, 2018 by msw blog

The headline jumped out like a bright pink elephant. The article Philly locks up kids for truancy, fighting – then goes after parents for child support that image alone made me want to yell. I have heard many absurd things as … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged academia, addiction, advocacy, Child support, consequences, court appearances, court fines, financial penalties, homeless, jail, juvenile justic system, legal system, legislative issues, parenting, politics, probation, proverty, public school system, reparations, social issue, social justice, social work, truancy | 2 Comments

The Long Con

Posted on March 11, 2018 by msw blog

My “What Would You Do?” seminars are filled with tough, thought provoking clinical issues. So, I was happily surprised to find the anecdote below in my bin. It is one I will share with my students, but I would also … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged business card, conman, Contribution, homeless, humor, hustle, kindness, loan, multitasking, Networking, panhandling, theft, What would you do ? | 10 Comments

Purpose

Posted on March 9, 2018 by msw blog

My purpose is to eradicate poverty in all spaces and all forms where I can. I say this-and I mean it sincerely-I am offended by it. It is mean, it is unnecessary and it siphons away so much human capital. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, inspiration, life, Marquita K. Harris, Networking, passion, proverty, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations | Leave a comment

Why Donate to Charity?

Posted on December 13, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
It never fails. Every year some person who means well asks me several questions in regards to gift giving and boundaries. Therefore, for the next five weeks I will address the question…

Posted in Charity, Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged 60while60, birthday, charity, Christmas, donation, gift guide, gift ideas, gratitude, homeless, kindness, Padma L. Atluri, social worker, tax write off, taxes, thanksgiving, wish list | 2 Comments

Jailed Over Court Fines

Posted on October 28, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Little Jake asked, “Did you hear what happened to me? I was panning in front of the pharmacy. This fat woman panhandler told me to move. Lots of people pan there. It’s…

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged addiction, advocacy, beggars, compassion, court appearances, court fines, Gotta find a home, homeless, legal system, mental health, pan handling, proverty, reparations, social issue, social work | 2 Comments

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