Social worker describes wraparound work that supports eviction clients
Dustin Hughes, the program’s embedded social worker, described intake practice, needs assessments, referrals to local nonprofits, transportation and brief practical supports and how casework connects to legal representation.
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Dustin Hughes, the program’s social worker (speaker S9), told officials he meets clients after an intake with attorneys to create a needs assessment and connect families to services that address barriers beyond the court case. He said partnerships with local agencies — examples cited included HTC for clothing and LA Cake Company donating birthday cakes — help address immediate family needs while attorneys pursue legal options.
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