Professionalism in Case Management

I joke. I laugh. Currently, I am rocking purple hair. My clients describe me as light hearted, cheerful, knowledgeable and funny. Then they leave and I get to document the encounter. I want to say my writing and tone is detached and professional. But, that might be a lie today.

Mommy Bloggers and Why I can’t be one

I need inspiration form @FangDigital to find time to blog

The Second Ammendment

Here’s a question for you. How would you feel if every homeless adult you saw was carrying guns, rifles and military assault style weapons on their person? Anyway – light reading attached and yes, Prof. Bogus is a real name and a real person. http://www.saf.org/lawreviews/bogus2.htm

28 January, 2013 16:54

Is Poverty a Desirable Option?

Homeless Counts are starting

This is a count of all the individuals who are homeless at any one time. This is usually done at night – when folks are less likely to be counted twice ( Once onthe street and again at a service agency or another street). It is cold work, but then people are living outside in […]

District Access Team

Each District Office will have a designated Eligibility and Homeless Case Manager worker as part of the D.A.T.. There will be teams on call who can travel to the shelters when clients can not go to the office. Families must call "211" to meet with the homeless family Solution Center.

CalWORKS restricted account

Homeless clients can save money in a restricted account to pay for costs associated with securing permanent housing. Some shelters have a mandatory savings program. This money, if only spent for housing, is a Restricted Account.

Homeless Services Unit Meeting

The Calworks and GAIN homeless workers meet regularly to discuss the services available to residents of LA County receiving cash aid.

It is too cold for me to think about the homeless

No, I really did hear someone say that to me today. Why? Because when it is cold we are all cold. It was 30 degrees this morning and walking out of my heated car was a misery. I am storing extra socks in my purse like a squirrel with nuts . I understand that thinking […]