SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIPS
This white paper explores the correlation between organizations and the clients they serve. It highlights how progressive, mission-focused organizations typically attract clients who are ready to transform their lives and are receptive to the organization's services. It also addresses how organizations with antiquated, ineffective approaches typically attract clients resistant to change. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes the necessity for organizations to lead by example.
THE EVOLUTION OF COMMUNITY BASED WORK
Community-based work, designed to support and uplift marginalized populations, has undergone significant transformation over the decades. What began as a field marred by punitive, anti-family, and often racist practices has evolved into a more compassionate, trauma-informed, and equity-focused endeavor. Yet, the field is not static—it continues to grow, adapt, and innovate. This white paper explores the historical trajectory of community-based work, the strides it has made toward adopting place-based and trauma-informed approaches, and why integrating worthiness-enhancing strategies is the next critical step in its evolution.
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