Social services agencies provide critical support to children, families and individuals. Many of these services have become even more important since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many ...

At the beginning of the pandemic, many government organizations rapidly transformed their operations to assist individuals and families in need. While these efforts addressed immediate needs, they ...

Last summer, Ross police responded to a call involving a 41-year-old male with a history of substance abuse who was suicidal after the death of his significant other. Accompanying the officers was a ...

The number of working Americans seeking aid from local social-service organizations is rising fast in cities and towns across the country. But for a growing share of Americans, help may not be ...

Facing Austin budget cuts, then a gutting loss of federal grants that were restored, the head of LifeWorks warns that ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Social Services launches new programs to make sure the aging population of vulnerable seniors have what they need. Recent research from Metro Social Services showed ...

Congresswoman Lori Trahan listens on at roundtable discussion on President Donald Trump's policy on federal funding on Feb. 18, 2025, in Lowell, Mass. About a dozen organizations, including food banks ...

Nearly two years ago Gino Vicchiullo struggled to find work because of a felony conviction when he was younger. He realized he needed help. Vicchiullo heard there were resources he could get from the ...

Tacoma Public Library has invested in social-work staff to help connect people with the assistance and programs they need. The program started with one employee but has expanded with help from interns ...