Sam Hickman
@Samuelhickman
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Social worker, retired director of NASW WV Chapter, active in National Rural Social Work Caucus, WV traditional music enthusiast
Charleston, WV
Joined December 2009
Betty Rivard: Degrading professionalism won't help WV children (Opinion) https://t.co/zWiD0mfPP2 via @wvgazettemail
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The failure of this year’s legislature to follow its normal checks and balances has resulted in a situation where an 18-year-old right out of high school with a dual high
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DHHR statement on Gov. Justice signing a bill to split the department.
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'I help people as a way to work on myself, and I work on myself to help people' — Ram Dass
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New list of inspections details of abuse of people w/ disabilities, including an incident where people were forced to use the bathroom in buckets and in the backyard. Multiple sources tell me bill to increase oversight of facilities (and more) is dead.
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A list of the most severe abuse and neglect of people with disabilities was requested from the state health department by a Republican lawmaker.
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Make no mistake these tax cuts for the states wealthy- who get 2 out of every 3 dollars from income tax cuts are borne on the backs of those public employees and our frontline coal and natural gas communities. Unthinkable.
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Tell your Legislators: Vote NO on Senate's flawed tax cut scheme that bankrupts WV's future
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Tell your Legislators: Vote NO on Senate's flawed tax cut scheme that bankrupts WV's future
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This was left by my gate today. I love and support my Jewish friends. This is disgusting and hate.
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Want to grow opportunities for West Virginia families? This is the roadmap:
This legislative session, Prevent Child Abuse WV calls on our state legislature to advance policies that support West Virginia families.
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Proud that our company assists with this helpline. This is very helpful when someone calls for addiction or mental health treatment and also has concrete social service needs.
Tomorrow (2/11/23) is #National211Day!!! The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 20 million requests for help every year.
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Southwest CEO: “We messed up!” WVDHHR: “Call 2-1-1” https://t.co/7gamFKAs5k
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Southwest CEO: “We messed up!” WVDHHR: “Call 2-1-1” https://t.co/7gamFKAs5k
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It can be difficult to know what to say when a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer. “You don’t have to know what to say,” says @naswnc member Jean Rowe, LCSW & certified oncology social worker. Read more in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, https://t.co/6sZD07cDTl
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How can social workers effectively shape policy? Register now &save your spot for Social Work in Social Policy: Engagement Strategies for Today & the Next Generation—A Book Event: https://t.co/U2dlPPHBaG Featuring #NASW Director of Public Policy @SarahCButts, MSW @csdwustl
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What does 2 years of historic health care achievements look like? ✅ Nearly 16 million Americans have signed up for ACA coverage ✅ The uninsured rate is at an all-time low of 8 percent. ✅ Insulin copays are capped at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries Thank you @POTUS!
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One thing that has bothered me about this income tax debate is this desire to “grab headlines” instead of actually help the people of West Virginia. This shouldn’t be a media stunt. https://t.co/PqaxXsfqfx
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Who is hiring? Share your postings - @Rural_Action is currently searching for a Sustainable Energy Program Director. More details on the position and how to apply can be found here -
ruralaction.org
The Sustainable Energy Program Director is responsible for overall development, management, and day-to-day functioning of Rural Action’s Sustainable Energy program and its projects.
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Memoirs of a Social Worker - new serialisation for 2023 in Professional Social Work magazine. Starts January edition - think This is Going to Hurt for social work!
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New: The plan to split the state health department is colliding with the foster care crisis. Lawmakers want transparency from DHHR about child deaths and the care of foster kids. Child advocates want transparency about the fast-moving split bill. 🧵 https://t.co/bgzUNsBec8
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West Virginia judges are unable to resolve cases involving vulnerable children due to ongoing child welfare problems at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
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