Research Guides: SOCW 310 Social Welfare Policy & Services I: Policies, Programs & Gov't Docs

Renovation Update

The Welcome Desk will reopen in Forsyth Library on Monday, January 27, 2025 and will be open Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6pm. Enter through the northeast accessible door. For a full list of library hours visit: https://libcal.fhsu.edu/hours/

Due to renovation construction, there will be limited access to the library building beginning August 19, 2024.

Use the northeast accessible entrance to reach the Welcome Desk or Special Collections & Archives. The Welcome Desk is open M - F 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Special Collections & Archives is available by appointment; contact Brian Gribben at b_gribben@fhsu.edu or call 785-628-5511.
Check out technology and pick up books on hold or requested through Interlibrary Loan at the Welcome Desk. Instructions on how to place a hold are at the bottom of this box.
There are no study spaces or public restrooms available in Forsyth Library at this time. See other study spaces that are open late.
Most Library staff and the Media Lab have moved to Custer Hall.
Electronic resources, including databases, the Scholars Repository, and the Ask a Librarian research help service, remain accessible.
For updates, check the Renovation Status Page on our website and follow our Renovation Blog.

How to Request a Book for Pickup (text)

How to Request a Book for Pickup (video)

Finding Policies & Programs

OVC's Directory of Crime Victim Services
Click Search the Directory, then expand the Use Search Filters box. Enter a state or country, plus type of victimization and/or type of service and/or type of agency to find services in your area.
USA.gov: Services by State
Select your state, then choose filters such as Stage Agencies--Social Services, or State Government --Corrections, etc., to identify programs and get information about their services.
Resources by State on Violence Against Women
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office on Women's Health.
Youth Mental Health by State
View rankings of the prevalence of mental illness and measures of access to care.
2024 Trafficking in Persons Reports & Fact Sheets
From the U.S. Department of State

NASW Advocacy Issues
The key issues that the National Association of Social Workers is working on in the current congress.
NASW Social Work Blog
Produced by the National Association of Social Workers
Social Work Today Magazine
Source for information on current issues confronting social workers.

Kansas Department for Children and Families Services Services are organized by category: Families, Children, Adults, and Disabilities.
KanVet "Provides direct access to State of Kansas veteran-specific resources and benefits without having to navigate multiple state agency websites."
USA.gov U.S. Government web portal. Search across government agencies, by keyword, or select a topic.
Benefits.gov Find national and state government assistance programs. Browse by state, category, or Federal agency. Use the BenefitsFinder questionnaire to find out what benefits you may be eligible for.
Disability.gov Information on disability programs and services nationwide.
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

SOCW 310 Social Welfare Policy & Services I

Renovation Update

Finding Policies & Programs

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