By Gary Franklin, MSW, LCSW-C, ACSW, Response Senior Care
As a licensed, clinical social worker, I wanted to share why social work is such a rewarding career–and what all the fuss is about regarding Social Work Month 2014. Social workers across the globe believe that all people have dignity and deserve respect. The National Association of Social Workers’ (NASW) goal for Social Work Month 2014 is to educate the public about how these values are essential to improving relationships within families, making social support systems more effective, and building stronger communities.
Did you know?
- The American social work profession was established in the late 19th century to ensure that immigrants and other vulnerable people gained tools and skills to escape economic and social poverty.
- The profession of social work (a) helps people in their personal and interpersonal lives in order to achieve social improvement, and (b) pursues social change to benefit a wide variety of individuals, families and communities.
- Social workers believe that everyone has the right and potential to lead a productive and fulfilling life. Social workers believe in the importance of human relationships in civil society, and that each person has dignity and worth.
- The policies and programs created by social workers throughout U.S. history seek to give more people—regardless of life circumstances—the opportunity to cope with and overcome obstacles.
If having a social worker by your side would help your situation, find someone you can trust. I am of course more than happy to make recommendations for your personal situation.
Be well,
Gary
