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Ben Izaurralde, Jen Marien, and Christina Connolly
Department Liaison: Susan Stepp, Circulation
Definition
Social services - Benefits and facilities such as education, food subsidies, health care, and subsidized housing provided by a government to improve the life and living conditions of the children, disabled, the elderly, and the poor in the national community. --www.businessdictionary.com
Types of services
Mission Statement
Our mission is to further cultivate an environment at WPL in which all members of the public are welcome and represented. By expanding our knowledge of available social services in the Worcester area, we will be able to connect patrons to the resources they need to improve their quality of life, and also serve as a convenient resource for our colleagues working at frontline service points.
Target Audience
The disadvantaged, i.e., patrons in need of mental and/or physical healthcare services including substance abuse treatment, housing or shelter, food, education and job training, and reintegration assistance after incarceration.
Goals
1) Expand our knowledge base of available social services in the Worcester area.
2) Connect patrons to the resources they need to improve their quality of life.
3) Serve as a convenient resource for our colleagues working at frontline service points
Online Social Services Libguide
Ready Reference for Patrons in Need document (created 11/19/16)
Notes on Law Library Visit 5/25/16
Notes on Summit for Housing & Human Service Providers 5/27/16
CMHA Annual Meeting Notes 10/19/16
Community Legal Aid (CLA) Visit Notes 1/5/17
WoMag article on CORI Sealing workshops by EPOCA at WPL 1/26/17
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