Social Work

Selected resources for Social Work students.

DSM-IV & Diagnosis

Diagnostic Resources

DSM-IV Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis ()
Book in CUs Collection (RC469 .M676 1995)
DSM-IV: Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed ()
Book in CUs Collection. (Ref RC455.2 .C4 D536 2000)

Ethics

Resources framing ethical questions and discussion.

Code of Ethics: National Association of Social Workers (http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp)
The purpose, principles, values and sanctions proposed by this association for those working in the profession.
Ethics in Social Work: Books in CU's Collection ()
This link searches the library catalog for works on the ethics, values and moral obligations in social work.
Healthcare ethics on the Web (http://www.ascensionhealth.org/ethics/public/web_resources/all.asp)
Provides links to information on aging & dying with dignity, bioethics, hospice, Medicaid, natural family planning, and palliative care.

Grant & Assistance Information

Resources for finding and writing grants, and for assistance programs

CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) (https://www.cfda.gov/)
Covers federal programs available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments of the U.S;. organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals. Includes eligibility requirements. Option to view the entire program.
Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.org/)
An independent charity evaluator that evaluates the financial health of America's largest charities. Offers searching by charity name, type or region, or browsing through an alphabetical list of charities.
Charity Village (http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/main.asp)
Covers Canadian philanthropy, including online resources, services, book reviews, funding sources, and training opportunities.
Enterprise Foundation's Guide to Fund-Raising (http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/model%20documents/1127-OrganizingOffice&Staff4Fundraising.pdf)
This document offers advice for effective fund-raising, and provides example model documents to improve efficiency and response time.
Foundation Center (http://fdncenter.org/)
Resources for finding foundations, a foundation directory, tools and information for grantwriters and individual grant seekers. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) include information on setting up non-profit organizations.
Give.org (http://www.give.org/)
Give.org collects and distributes information on hundreds of nonprofit organizations. It routinely asks such organizations for information about their programs, governance, fund raising practices, and finances.
Grants.gov (http://grants.gov/)
Resource for federal grant information. Includes grant packets for filing applications online.
Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal (http://www.learnerassociates.net/proposal/)
Gives writing hints and examples for each element of a proposal.
Guide to Writing a Successful Grant Proposal (http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/writing.htm)
A practical guide for information to include in your grant proposal. It explains the specific sections of grant applications and suggestions on what to include and emphasize in those sections. Has an FAQs section.
Guidestar (http://www.guidestar.org/)
Resources for non-profits. Information on grant activity by both grantor and grantee for potential funding sources. Salary information.
Oregon Community Foundation Grants Programs (http://www.ocf1.org/grant_programs/grant_programs.html)
Lists funds and application information for over 2500 grants. The Foundation specializes in administering grants that have specific purposes as identified by the donor. Includes a wide range of topics from environmental to early childhood development.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Grant Programs (http://www.thrivent.com/fraternal/index.html)
Information on current foundation and fraternal grants and scholarships. Includes a Chapter locator and instructions for getting started.
US Government – Rural Health Funding (http://ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/funding/#providers)
These grants are aimed at expanding access to, coordinating, restraining cost of, and improving the quality of essential health care in rural areas.
US Government Support for Business and Non-profits (http://firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml)
Agency specific resources, fundraising and outreach, grants, loans and other assistance, laws and regulations, management, online services, tax information, registration and licensing.
US Government Support for Government-to-Government services (http://firstgov.gov/Government/Government_Gateway.shtml)
Includes E-grant initiatives, agency services in health and family services, food and nutrition, grants and funding, and safety. It has resources for tribal government in health and family, housing, economic development, land use and the environment.
Worksheet for a Strategic Action Plan (http://cedev.aers.psu.edu/grantwriting/appendix.htm#appendix)
A sample worksheet to organize all the steps needed to accomplish a serious grant writing effort. The worksheet has been used by many organizations to begin to outline their most effective strategy and how it will be implemented.

Journals & Journal Articles

Sources for journals and journal articles in the field of social work.

Information for Practice: news & new scholarship from around the world (http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/ip/archives.php)
Includes articles published through university and non-profit funded research.
PsycArticles (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU intranet.)
Database of full text articles from over 50 psychology journals. Some coverage dates to 19th century.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU intranet. )
A comprehensive database covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational & experimental methods.
SocIndex with Full Text (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU intranet. )
Comprehensive coverage of sociology, including social psychology, substance abuse, sociological theory, criminology, marriage & family, racial & gender studies, religion, social development and more.
Academic Search Complete (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in via CU intranet.)
Database that includes full text coverage of dozens of journals relevant to the field of social work. Coverage dates to 1975.
Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/)
Provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases on child welfare & families
Social Work & Social Welfare Journals: CU's Collection (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in via CU intranet.)
CU's collection of journals in social work, including the topics of social services and welfare.
JSTOR (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU intranet. )
Fulltext archive of over 1100 scholarly journals of major importance in many fields. Most titles are available from their first issue up to 2-5 years ago.
Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency Journals: CU's Collection ( For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet. )
Journals in corrections, criminology & criminal law, ethics, delinquency
Marriage & Family Journals: CU's Collection (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU intranet. )
Includes journals in parenting, family counseling, sex education, child development, gender studies.
Sage Journals (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU intranet. )
More than 500 journals in Business, Social Sciences and Medicine. Full Text is available for all articles published from 1999 to current.

Law & Social Policy

Laws and government policies and their application to social work.

Office of Human Services Policy (HSP) (http://aspe.hhs.gov/_/office_specific/hsp.cfm)
This site covers policies & programs that affect children, teens, and families in welfare, poverty, service delivery and has data for research. HSP is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation, HHS.
The Green Book (House Ways & Means Committee) (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/wmprints/green/index.html)
The House Ways and Means Committee Green Book provides program descriptions and historical data on a wide variety of social and economic topics, including Social Security, employment, earnings, welfare, child support, health insurance, the elderly, famili
Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) (http://www.clasp.org)
Focuses on Child and Family Welfare Policy. Includes full text journals in Welfare Policy, Couples in Marriage, Reproductive Health, Child Care and Early Education and in Workforce Development.
CRS Reports ( U.S. Congressional Research Service Reports) (http://www.digital.library.unt.edu/govdocs/crs/index.tkl)
CRS is the public policy research arm of Congress. This site aims to provide integrated, searchable access to many of the full-text CRS reports that have been available at a variety of different Web sites since 1990.
FindLaw (http://lawcrawler.findlaw.com/index.html)
Search by topic for federal & state laws, legal forms and legal news.
Legal Environment of Social Work, Revised Ed. ()
Chapters on the legal system and its impact on social work, as well as chapters on major categories of clients' legal problems. Book in the Library. (KF3721 .S37 1995)
Open Congress (http://www.opencongress.org/)
OpenCongress brings together official government data with news and blog coverage to give a broad spectrum of information on each bill
Oregon Department of Human Services (http://oregon.gov/DHS/index.shtml)
Information on government social policy, data and programs in Oregon.
Oregon Policy Directory (http://libweb.uoregon.edu/govdocs/opd.html)
Links, by topic, of think tanks, interest groups, trade associations, unions, tribal groups, foundations, media, and other organizations that influence or report on public policy-making in Oregon
Oregon Public Health Division (http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/index.shtml)
Links to programs and services in Oregon.
Oregon Revised Statutes (http://landru.leg.state.or.us/ors/)
Current Oregon state laws. Click on Tables of Titles and Chapters to find correct section of laws. Sections 11, 12, 13, 16, and 34-37 may be of interest to social work students.
Oregon State Government (http://www.leg.state.or.us/index.html)
Locate your state and federal representatives and track legislation
Pew Research Center (http://pewresearch.org/)
A "fact tank" providing information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America. Information is gathered through surveys, polls and news media.
Social Work and the Courts: A Casebook (2nd ed.) ()
Summaries of recent court decisions on topics including child welfare, aging, women and the law, social workers' liability, and public policy. Book in the Library. KF3721 .A7 P65 2003)
The CATO Institute (http://www.cato.org/research/index.html)
A libertarian think tank. Information on domestic and international issues.
The Heritage Foundation (http://www.heritage.org/)
A conservative think tank. Information on both domestic and international policy issues.
The Urban Institute (http://www.urban.org/)
Independent, non-partisan think tank. Conducts research & evaluates programs and social policy; includes crime & justice programs.
US Department of Health and Human Services (http://www.hhs.gov/)
Links include information on Disease & Conditions, Safety & Wellness, Policies and Regulations, Disaster & Emergency, Families & Special Populations,Insurance, and Locating Healthcare Providers and Facilities.
USA.gov (http://www.usa.gov/)
The gateway for government information. Includes links for tracking legislation, agencies and agency regulations, tribal governments, a cross agency topic listing, government forms, with special sections for nonprofits and government to government info.
Washington State Department of Health (http://www.doh.wa.gov/)
Data and current information about public and social issues in Washington State.
Washington State Government (http://www1.leg.wa.gov/legislature)
Locate Washington state representatives and track legislation.

Mental Health

Resources for understanding mental health needs.

Mental Health Center: Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-illness/DS01104)
Information on and definitions of disorders, treatments and taking control. Prescription drugs information is available through an alphabetical list or specific name search.
Mental Health Publications (www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/browse.asp)
National Mental Health Information Center publishes a list of web-based booklets and pamphlets on a wide range of topics, including children and families, homelessness, school violence prevention, and trauma. U.S. Government agency website.
Multnomah County Mental Health & Addiction Services Division (www.co.multnomah.or.us/dchs/mhas/)
Links to services and information on county mental health resources for various populations. Website.
NAMI: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (http://www.nami.org/)
A self help, advocacy support organization. Includes information about mental illness and current research, legal and consumer support, and education and training resources.

Professional Associations

Organizations and associations for professional development.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) (www.naswdc.org/)
Website for the national organization. Provides links to professional code of ethics, publications, history of the organization, and more.
Clinical Social Work Association (http://www.clinicalsocialworkassociation.org/l)
Website for clinical social workers working in agencies, clinics, institutions, hospitals and as private practitioners.
National Association for Black Social Workers (http://www.nabsw.org/mserver/Default.aspx)
Includes position papers on kinship care and welfare reform.
Social Work Associations Portal (http://www.naswdc.org/swportal/swo1/)
Links to major professional associations and networks in social work

Reference Sources

Quick sources for frequently needed information.

Directory of Support Resources: Self-Help Groups ()
Reference book in the Library. Published by United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. (Ref HV89 .S43 1996)
Encyclopedia of Adolescence (2 vol. set) ()
Chapters on a range of topics relevant to adolescent physical, social, and psychological development. Two volume reference book set in the Library. (Ref HQ796 .E58 1990, vols. 1-2)
Encyclopedia of Adoption, 2nd ed. ()
Introduction provides historical information on adoption. Brief entries on adoption topics include sources for further information. Reference book in the Library. (Ref HV875.55 .A28 2000)
Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, & Addictive Behavior, 2nd ed. (vols. 1-4) ()
Key terms and concepts related to addiction and substance abuse. Some entries provide titles for further reading. Reference book set in the Library. (Ref HV5804 .E53 2001, vols. 1-4)
Encyclopedia of Family Life (5 vol. set) ()
Alphabetical listing of key concepts and movements relevant to family life. Includes photographs, charts, glossary, index, and select bibliography. Reference book set in the Library. (Ref HQ534 .E53 1999 vols. 1-5)
Encyclopedia of Social Work, 19th ed. (3 vols.) ()
Practical, descriptive chapters on concepts, terms, and major movements in social work. 3 volume reference book set in the Library. (Ref HV35 .S6 1995 vols. 1-3)
Encyclopedia of Social Work, 19th ed., 1997 Supplement ()
Chapters on important issues and concepts in social work. Reference book in the Library. (Ref HV35 .S6 1997)
Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood & Adolescence ()
Alphabetical entries on important concepts, theories, and practices in child and adolescent development. Reference book in the Library. (Ref HQ772 .G27 1998)
Social Work Almanac, 2nd ed. ()
Data tables, charts, and analysis of data on demographics, children, crime, education, health, mental illness, older adults, and social welfare. Reference book in the Library. (Ref HV90 .G53 1995)
Social Work Dictionary, 3rd ed. ()
Brief entries on key terms, figures, and concepts in social work. Reference book in the Library. (Ref HV12 .B37 1995)
Sometime Connection: Public Opinion and Social Policy ()
Chapters on public perception and social policy on issues including abortion, imprisonment, welfare, and social security. Access this electronic book by title through the Library Catalog.

Statistical Information

Sources of statistics, data and tips for assembling statistics for social work students.

American Community Survey (http://www.census.gov/acs/www/)
ACS is an ongoing survey that provides data every year. Communities use the information to plan disbursement of more than $400 billion in federal and state tax monies.
Bureau of Justice Statistics (http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/)
Statistics on victims, criminal offenders, drugs, firearms & crime, courts & sentencing, expenditure & employment, criminal record systems, law enforcement, corrections, federal prosecutions.
Childstats.gov (http://childstats.gov/pubs/)
The Forum's annual report, America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, provides the Nation with a summary of national indicators of child well-being and monitors changes in these indicators over time.
Choosing the Correct Statistical Test ()
A table from UCLA that shows which statistical tests might be used given the nature of independent and dependent variables. Includes tips for using SPSS.
Crime in the United States: FBI Crime Statistics (http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2009/index.html)
A nationwide view of crime based on statistics contributed by local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies. Includes how the data is classified and collected.
Factfinder (US Census Bureau) (http://factfinder.census.gov)
Census data compiled for easier reading. Use for demographics and statistics on target populations in specific cities and states.
HHS Data Council Gateway to Data and Statistics ()
HHS site includes a meta directory of HHS data resources, and direct links to major surveys and data systems.
OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) ()
International in scope: statistics and economic and social data. Includes analysis reports and forecasts.
Oregon Department of Health & Human Services (DHS) (http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/data/)
Statistics about Oregon populations. Reports & tables on marriage/divorce, family, addictions, assistance programs, caseloads, etc.
Oregon Rural Communities Explorer (http://www.oregonexplorer.info/rural)
Census data for most Oregon towns & cities: Population; Family Structure; Education; Income; Employment & Labor Market; Migration; Race & Ethnicity; Health & Mortality; Crime & Abuse; Housing; Food System; and more.
Population Reference Bureau (http://www.prb.org/datafind/datafinder7.htm)
The Datafinder offers detailed searching for national and international data on many variables including health, education, environment, employment, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health.
Portland Maps (http://www.portlandmaps.com)
For Portland neighborhood information on who lives in the neighborhood, crime rate, transportation, schools, parks, businesses, sex offenders, etc.
Social Work Almanac, 2nd ed. ()
Data tables, charts, and analysis of data on demographics, children, crime, education, health, mental illness, older adults, and social welfare. Reference book in the Library. (Ref HV90 .G53 1995)
Statistical Handbook on the American Family ()
Charts and tables on topics including marriage, family, sexuality, living arrangements, working women, family violence and the elderly. This is an ebook available to CU users only. Login to the campus network to access this book.
Statitical Data on Aging ()
the demographic characteristics, health, social conditions, and economic condition of older persons.
U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov)
Includes data on community surveys, poverty, insurance coverage, populations, etc., and FAQs. Has USA Statistical Abstracts and TIGER mapping.
U.S. Census Bureau - Population and Household Economic Topics (www.census.gov/population/www/index.html)
Links to hundreds of data tables from the 2000 Census. Information on housing, gender, employment, well being, and numerous other topics. US Government website.
NIH Reports, Data, and Analysis (http://report.nih.gov/ )
Use to search NIH-funded research, budgets for research, and links to publications created from the research

Working with Families

Resources for working with children, marital issues, the disabled, and the aging in a family context. Includes support organizations and associations,

Access Washington: Services A to Z (http://access.wa.gov/services/services.aspx)
A list of topics that link to the corresponding agency or department in Washington State.
Oregon Community Resource Directory (http://www.workforcepartnersinoregon.org/)
Information on resources available by community and type of service needed. Some topics covered are: career information, child services, education services, housing, veteran’s services, and job training.
Portland Community Resource Directory (http://ohsuwomenshealth.com/community/resources.html)
Sponsored by OHSU Center for Women's Health. Lists links to women & family health services in Portland metro area.
Al-Anon Portland (http://www.al-anonportlandoregon.org/)
Lists meeting calendars for adults and teens, lists the 12 steps & 12 traditions, and gives contact information.
Alchoholics Anonymous Oregon (http://www.aa-oregon.org)
Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/index.cfm)
A starting point for information on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, search and reunion, etc.
Disabilityinfo.gov (http://www.disabilityinfo.gov)
Provides resources for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, and workforce professionals. Covers 22 different government agencies. Includes information to the local level.
Family Caregiver Alliance (http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp)
Covers policy and research, FAQs on caregiving, newsletters and groups.
Henry J. Kaiser Foundation (http://www.kff.org/)
Focuses on healthcare issues: the uninsured, women’s health policy, media and health, youth & HIV/STDs. Features reports on polling data on patient care and health issues.
Hospice Association of America (http://hospicefoundation.org/)
Covers a wide variety of topics including locating a hospice, Frequently Asked Questions and publications supporting clergy and hospice workers in their professional development.
Immigration Review Services (http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm)
Site for Immigration Review assistance: Legal Orientation Program services - workshops, legal aid, etc. through non-profit agencies.
Intervention with Children and Adolescents: An Interdisciplinary Approach ()
Introduction to topics include case studies and further resources. Chapters treat topics from ethnicity and gender to drug abuse and suicide. Book in CUs Collection. (HV741 .I64 2004)
Narcotics Anonymous Oregon (http://portlandna.com/)
Includes hotline numbers for the regions, meeting & events calendars and maps, a Clean Time calculator, links to the national services, and information for volunteering.
Oregon Helps! (http://www.oregonhelps.org/)
A prescreener program which helps users estimate their potential eligbility for 33 programs and assistance, including food stamps, WIC, and the Oregon Health Plan.
Oregon Hospice Association (http://www.oregonhospice.org/index.htm)
The site includes links to Research, Public Policy and Law with instructions for searching the Oregon Legislative Website for current bills.
Prevention Online (http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/)
A clearinghouse for information on state, regional and international programs and centers. Site includes links to RADAR (Regional Alcohol & Drug Awareness Resource Network).
Social Work with Families: Books in CU's Collection ()
This link searches the library catalog for resources for foundations and principles, partnerships with schools, case studies and practices for working with families.
The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families (http://dougy.org/)
Under the Grief Support link, this site provides information on how to support children, teens and families in grief.
The Administration for Children & Families (Federal site) (http://www.acf.hhs.gov/)
General site with links for information on child & family services, policies, and fact sheets.

X Other Resources

Health Care Administration Subject Guide ()
Psychology Subject Guide ()