Social Services
9 articles
How to Participate in Local Development Planning for 2026
A small municipality, by adopting a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) process, found its previously siloed departments—from urban planning to social services—suddenly collaborating on shared sustainability
New Tech's Risks to Vulnerable People's Social Services Access
By March 20, 2024, federal agencies were mandated to ensure all new digital services met specific guidance, yet these same systems risk embedding life-or-death failures and entrenching disparities for
5 Essential Community Support Programs at The Findley Foundation to Help Rebuild Your Life
The Findley Foundation in Milwaukee offers an integrated approach to healthcare by addressing underlying social determinants of health. It provides essential services under one roof, treating the whole person rather than isolated ailments through its five core community programs.
Lorain County JFS Strike Disrupts Vital Services for Residents
For 11 weeks, roughly 120 frontline workers at Lorain County Job and Family Services have been on strike, leaving residents without full access to critical social support.
What Is the Expanding Role of Local Libraries in Community Engagement?
In the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, 17 libraries now host hydroponic garden programs, directly addressing the negative impacts of being in a food desert, according to Urban Libraries Counc
What Is the Role of Local Libraries as Community Hubs?
At the San Francisco Public Library, social workers are now on staff to assist visitors, reflecting a profound shift in what a library provides.
What Are Social Services Liaisons in Police Departments?
In Fairpoint Village, New York, a restorative justice program successfully resolved 18 of 19 cases.
How Do Public Libraries Serve as Community Hubs in 2026?
In February 2017, the Denver Public Library began stocking Narcan after a fatal overdose in one of its bathrooms, a stark example of how libraries are adapting to serve critical community needs far be
The Evolving Landscape of Local Community Services: A Data-Driven Analysis
Local community services are at a pivotal moment, simultaneously contracting under pressure and expanding to meet new needs like climate resilience. This article explores the major funding shifts, adaptation strategies, and innovations shaping their future.