Articles for tag: Human Services

Human Service History

From the early 1900’s to the present day, there has been a strong movement in the way of identifying individuals’ rights and services. Organizations have been developed to assist in the care and attention of populations such as the poor, children, mentally ill, and developmentally disabled. These entities were born into an ever-changing world where ...

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Analyzing a Website

In this paper the writer, Michelle Powers, will explore the key components that are attributed to a trustworthy website. Authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage are the 5 criteria used to determine if a website’s content is trustworthy and accurate. In this paper the writer will evaluate the American Public Human Service Association (APHSA) website ...

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Illinois’ Food Stamp Program Nationally Recognized by USDA

According to the Office of the Governor, Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced on November 21 that Illinois’ own Food Stamp Program has been nationally and federally recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The recognition was for the Illinois Food Stamp Program’s amazing ability to reach needy families and give them the ...

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Colorado Home Daycare License Requirements

If you are interested in starting your own business and you love children, then you may want to consider opening a home daycare center. If you live in Colorado and want to start a home daycare you must follow the rules and regulations established by the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Care. ...

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Technology Solutions for Human Services

Three barriers human services organizations encounter are trying to stay organized as a whole, the lack of transportation clients has access to, keeping track of clients, and ensuring that all potential clients are reached. Ms. Powers will provide examples of specific technologies to overcome the three barriers listed above. The nonprofit organization Ms. Powers is ...