Tag Archives: welfare

The Queen

Posted on August 9, 2021 by msw blog

You’re a welfare queen…there’s nothing queenly about living in poverty. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged black women, conversation, Culture, derogatory term, fraud, judgement, life, lifestyle, mental health and wellness, perspective, poverty, privacy, secret, selfish, social worker, stigma, therapist, weaknesses, welfare | 2 Comments

The Fight to Use Food Stamps

Posted on September 30, 2020 by msw blog

I noticed the articles I have been avoiding sitting on my desk. Okay, maybe not entirely avoiding. I had shared them with my circle of support and my students, which prompted some great discussions. You see the articles all deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged Amazon Fresh, app, Conduent, disabled, EBT, economic crisis, elderly, federally funded, food desert, food stamps, hungry, low income, personal finances, pilot program, prepared foods, Propel, Supplemental Nutrient Assistance Program, welfare | Leave a comment

Show Compassion

Posted on April 9, 2020 by msw blog

I love the Opt Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Any of us could … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advocacy, camping, daily dilemmas, disabilities, disadvantaged individuals, harassment, health care, homeless, housing, letter to the editor, life, life style, opportunity, policy, punishment, shelter, social services, social work, sudden crisis, taxes, tough times, transportation costs, utilities, wealthy, welfare | 4 Comments

Advocacy Efforts

Posted on May 1, 2019 by msw blog

Practicum instructor narrative evaluation: ______ is tackling some very hot issues right now linked to healthcare reform (or lack thereof) and the impact on people dealing with poverty and homelessness. I am impressed with ______ commitment to understanding and sharing … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advocate, bureaucratic, community, Direct Practice, eligibility tools, front line, health care, healthcare reform, homeless, How did you get here, inspiration, insurance, internship, Medical jargon, Medicine Hat, mental health, opportunities, passion, politics, poverty, purpose, social justice, social services, social work, social worker, steering committee, strength, super-utilizers, transformation, voiceless, welfare, Youth Advocacy Day | Leave a comment

Special Interest

Posted on January 18, 2019 by msw blog

If you feed the poor, you’re a saint. If you ask why they’re poor, your a communist. – Dorothy Day Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged charity, communist, Dorothy Day, financial penalties, homeless, insight, legal system, legislative issues, parenting, politics, poor, probation, proverty, questions, social worker, TANF, tough times, utilities, welfare, wording | 3 Comments

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