Human Services Blog

What is Human Services (And Why Do We Need It)?

Elaine Beckwith | 10.01.2026

A man sits on his bed in a shadowed room looking lost

What Is Behavioral Health? Its Role in Whole-Person Care

Kristina Bohm | 08.11.2026

What Can You Do With a Human Services Degree?

05.07.2026

A foster care case manager meets with a few children

How to Work in Foster Care

Erin Clark Benedict | 04.02.2026

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Burnout in Human Services: How it Happens and What to Do

Erin Clark Benedict | 03.19.2026

A patient transporter puts on her lanyard in the car

What is a Patient Transporter?

Erin Clark Benedict | 03.12.2026

A social worker and social services assistant talk in their office

Human Services vs. Social Work: A Brief Comparison

Janesta Nairn | 12.18.2025

A substance abuse counselor explains something about recovery

What Do Substance Abuse Counselors Do?

Mia Howell | 12.18.2025

A professional smiles and looks to the side

Jobs That Help People: Choosing a Degree for a Fulfilling Career

Mia Howell | 12.11.2025

A human services assistant educates a group of people about symptoms

What is Psychoeducation in Social Work?

Erin Clark Benedict | 08.28.2025

A child welfare specialist meets with a family

What Does a Child Welfare Specialist Do? A Day in the Life

Kate Zuritsky | 07.31.2025

A CPS worker meets with a child and parent

How to Become a Child Welfare Specialist (And Why It’s Worth It)

Kate Zuritsky | 07.10.2025

A caseworker sits with two clients, recording information on a clipboard

What Is a Caseworker? One Title, Many Roles

Karl Hyppolite | 05.15.2025

A social services assistant sits with a man talking about his trauma

Vicarious Trauma vs. Secondary Trauma: A Guide for Professionals at Risk

Erin Clark Benedict | 03.27.2025

Careers in Disaster Relief: 5 Fields for People Who Want to Respond

Mia Howell | 02.27.2025

A group of social services assistants and advocates talk at a public booth

Helping Professions You Need to Know About (And How to Get Involved)

Mia Howell | 02.13.2025

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