What are SPS Members reading about in their SPS newletters?

From the Aging Section Connection

"Grandparents are increasingly parenting their grandchildren, both formally and informally; they need to be recognized for this positive alternative to non-kin foster care. Also, they need to be supported by the social services agencies created to meet the needs of families in crisis."

Angelique Day, BS, RSW, and Suzanne Cross, PHD, ACSW
Legal Options for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren

From the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Section Connection

"Can we pause the political correctness for a moment and talk frankly about treating sexual minorities?"

Sue Marriott, LCSW, CGP
Straight Talk about Treating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals Who Abuse Substances

From Child Welfare Section Connection

"A family must be respected, engaged, and helped to see that pain is part of the process of parenting children who have encountered significant loss and trauma…"

Darla Henry, PHD, MSW, and Judi Damiano, BS
Preparing Children for Permanence 

 From the Health Section Connection

"Sixteen years ago, I would have never imagined I would still work in the emergency department of an urban pediatric hospital. My first strategy was to move to a less stressful environment. As experience has proven, there is no such place."

Amy A. O'Brien, MSW
Survival Strategies in an Acute Care Setting 

From the Mental Health Section Connection 

"Community Mental Health used to be a guaranteed resource for mentally ill persons who had no funds; however, this critical safety net is rapidly becoming inadequate as restrictions increase and functionally, prevent access to unfunded patients."

Lana Sue Ka'opua, PH.D, ACSW, and Brian Giddens, ACSW
ADHERE: A Practice Model for Enhancing Client Follow-Through with Recommended Treatments

From the Social and Economic Justice & Peace Section Connection 

"The U.S.A. Patriot Act was passed shortly after Sept. 11, 2001 , purportedly to ease the apprehension of terrorists. It gives government agencies sweeping powers…Particularly affected are immigrants, refugees, and minorities…"

Beth Lewis , DSW
The U.S.A. Patriot Act and the Erosion of Human Rights: A Vital Issue for the Profession