Public Welfare & Social Service Programs

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Social work in public welfare entails planning, administering, and financing programs, training and supervising staff, and setting and evaluating standards and criteria for service delivery. Here are our experts on this issue. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements email media@socialworkers.org.

Name State Specific Expertise
David C. Barry South Carolina Law, Ethics & Practice
Alma J. Carten Pennsylvania Social Welfare Practice Communities
Yvonne M. Chase Alaska Regional Challenges in Social Work
Emily J. Kenney Wisconsin Homelessness & Housing
Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW New Jersey Policy & Planning
Christopher McLaughlin Maine Advocacy
Karen McLean Connecticut Public Service in Social Welfare
Amy Moncion Florida Vulnerable Populations
Tina Paddock California Public Mental Health
Karen Perez Florida Mental Health Advocacy
Heather Rikli Virginia Military Mental Health
Dr. La'Tesha Sampson New Jersey Social & Public Policy
Marya Wright, DSW(c) MSW California System-Impacted Clients




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