Tag Archives: proverty

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

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

Knocked Up

Posted on February 6, 2018 by msw blog

I wished somebody had taught me about my body, about healthy sexuality, when I was young and made sure I knew what to do in order not to get pregnant” Cherisse Scott Like Ellen Goodman, in the article What happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged abstinence education, Bella, birth control, contraception, crisis pregnancy center, decisions, depression, education, health issues, hollywood, How did you get here, life choices, movie review, pregnancy, proverty, realationship, sex, sex ed., social work, social worker, support system, teen mom, Waitress, welfare | 7 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

What the hell is a Diaper Bank?

Posted on September 8, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Don’t complain unless you are willing to do something about it” – dad I recently read an article about diaper banks, and quickly found myself standing in my local Costco’s diaper aisle.…

Posted in Charity | Tagged act of kindness, babies, charities, childcare, Costco, diaper banks, diapers, kindness, pampers, Parenthood, parenting, pay it forward, proverty, social worker, support system, TANF, welfare, what the hell, WIC | Leave a comment

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