Luis Gutiérrez: A Former Social Worker Rises In The Age Of Social
Forbes
The time has come to reflect on the humble beginnings of another Illinois politician, the longtime congressman Luis Gutiérrez, who’s recent book and accompanying tour are prompting folks to wonder what’s next.   As a general rule, public figures write books at the end of their careers or at strategic junctures.  Like a number of folks, I am betting on the latter, for there are at least three reasons to support the storyline of the congressman moving on to a bigger stage.

Theresa Works is a member:
UConn Health Center Premieres Clinical Support Services Week
UConn
Teresa Works, clinical social worker from the UConn Health Center’s sickle cell disease team, was recognized for her presentation “Increased Risk of Trauma History in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease and Chronic Pain” at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s annual convention this fall.

Union sues L.A. County over social worker staffing
Los Angeles Times
The union representing Los Angeles County social workers filed a lawsuit Tuesday to force the county to reduce case loads. Service Employees International Union Local 721 — which represents about 55,000 county employees — alleged in the suit that the county had ignored a directive issued by an arbitrator last year to reduce the social worker-to-child ratios in the Compton office of the county child welfare department.

Wanted: State recruits for home care work force
Minot Daily News
In early 2014, the North Dakota Department of Human Service will be marketing to increase awareness of the opportunities for caregivers. Representatives already go to college job fairs and onto campuses to recruit students in nursing, social work and similar fields who are looking for part-time work. Cooperation is occurring with the state Department of Public Instruction to expose students to the career opportunities.

A Long Haul: Social worker suggests gradual changes to care
Cumberlink.com
When it comes to working through a family member’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, officials say having a conversation and making a plan are important for the future. John Bowen, the director of social services at Bethany Village in Lower Allen Township, said it is valuable to have a conversation about what the disease means for the patient, as well as develop a plan for how to care for that person during all stages of the disease.

Danger: Dropout ahead
The Times-News
Eddie Foust and Regina Norris meet with students all the time at Cummings High School. Even if students have not said they want to drop out, Norris, the school social worker and Foust, the graduation coach, do not wait to find out.