Mom Graduates After Tragic Loss Took Husband and 2 Kids
Elena Alicea lost her husband and two children in a car crash just after starting college. She finished her degree years later, honoring her late daughter's promise to celebrate her graduation.
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USU Student Maps Paths Out of Addiction in Utah Valley
A Utah State senior spent her summer interviewing people in recovery to identify what helps and what hurts when someone's fighting to reclaim their life from addiction. Her research could help communities remove barriers that make staying sober nearly impossible.
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Hawaii Mom Wins National Scholarship While Caring for Seniors
Rachel Chai, a divorced mother of two, just received a national scholarship to pursue her social work dreams while continuing her decade-long career caring for Hawaii's elderly residents. She's the only Hawaii recipient this year from a program that awarded $73,000 to caregivers nationwide.
Single Mom Adopts Three Sisters to Keep Them Together
When Ashley Anderson learned three sisters might be separated in foster care, she made a choice that changed four lives forever. The Tallahassee social worker adopted all three girls, creating the family they deserved.
Dancer Reclaims Life 24 Years After Brain Tumor Surgery
Former model Zazel-Chavah O'Garra woke from brain surgery partially paralyzed, but refused to let disability end her dreams. Twenty-four years later, she's thriving as a social worker, dance company founder, and advocate helping others navigate life after diagnosis.
New Orleans Mom Fights to Open Care Center for Special Needs Kids
A social worker and autism mom is taking Louisiana back to court after the state twice denied her permit to open a respite care facility that 100+ families desperately need. Her new lawsuit could open doors for entrepreneurs nationwide to serve their communities without unnecessary barriers.
Lagos Social Workers Unite Against Division in Communities
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
Indianapolis Social Workers Transform Student Mental Health
School social workers at Indianapolis Public Schools are changing lives daily by supporting students facing mental health challenges, housing insecurity, and family crises. Their work creates safe spaces where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
Morocco Pays 10,000 Disability Workers 6 Months Back Wages
Morocco just delivered six months of back pay to 10,000 social workers who support children with disabilities, ending a financial crisis that threatened vital services. The move ensures thousands of families will continue receiving the care and education their children depend on.
Liberia's One-Stop Centers Help 225,500 Violence Survivors
Between 2019 and 2023, special one-stop centers in Liberia provided comprehensive care to more than 225,500 women and children who experienced violence, offering everything from medical care to legal support under one roof. Social workers and survivors say these centers are finally bringing hope and justice to communities where 70% of assaults happen within families.
Digital Hotlines Help Abuse Survivors Seek Safety
Text and chat hotlines are making it easier and safer for domestic violence survivors to reach out for help, especially when a phone call could put them in danger. New research shows trained advocates are using emojis, careful phrasing, and personalized safety planning to provide life-saving support through screens.
Social Worker Creates 'Tinder' App for Cancer Patients
A new app called CancerBuddy lets cancer patients swipe to find support buddies who understand their journey. Created by a social worker with 33 years of experience, it's breaking through privacy barriers to build life-saving connections.