At the beginning of the pandemic, many government organizations rapidly transformed their operations to assist individuals and families in need. While these efforts addressed immediate needs, they ...

Social services agencies provide critical support to children, families and individuals. Many of these services have become even more important since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The move will freeze $7 billion for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, nearly $2.4 billion for the Child Care ...

Last summer, Ross police responded to a call involving a 41-year-old male with a history of substance abuse who was suicidal after the death of his significant other. Accompanying the officers was a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Social Services launches new programs to make sure the aging population of vulnerable seniors have what they need. Recent research from Metro Social Services showed ...

Truancy prevention, summer-school programs for at-risk youth and tax-preparation help for low-income people are among the programs the state Department of Social Services is planning to eliminate as ...

Tacoma Public Library has invested in social-work staff to help connect people with the assistance and programs they need. The program started with one employee but has expanded with help from interns ...