Tag Archives: homeless

Couch Surfing

Posted on May 7, 2018 by msw blog

Reading through my articles, this one Couch surfers” uncover free lodging, new friends made me pause and reflect. I was unsure why I saved it. Perhaps because the term “Couch Surfing” in my profession is often defined as “The practice of … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged adventurous person, couch surfing, curious, extra extra, free lodging, home visits, homeless, How did you get here, new friends, safety, social worker, stigma, travel, wunderlust | 4 Comments

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

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