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

Renovation Update

Starting Monday, May 19, the Forsyth Library building will be closed for the remainder of the renovation. The Welcome Desk is open in Custer Hall 304. To see current hours visit: https://libcal.fhsu.edu/hours/

Many services and collections are available throughout the renovation.

Check out technology and pick up books on hold or requested through Interlibrary Loan at the Welcome Desk in Custer 304. Instructions on how to place a hold are at the bottom of this box.
Electronic resources, including databases, the Scholars Repository, and the Ask a Librarian research help service, remain accessible.
All library staff and the Media Lab have moved to Custer Hall.
Library study spaces are unavailable. See other study spaces that are open late.
View a detailed list of library service hours and locations.
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How to Request a Book for Pickup (text)

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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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