This section charts the large array of innovations being implemented by different social services across many categories. Topics include programs for women, infants, and children; homeless care; veterans; elderly care; family strengthening; child support and care; immigrant and refugee health; indigent care; rehabilitation; resettlement; work readiness; legal services; animal welfare; school-based health and meal programs; social service legislation; and many other community-based programs.
In the six months since Rhode Island’s Works Wonders program won the 2018 Innovations in American Government Award, the successful pilot program has been able to expand its reach to cities in other states. The program aims to equip youth who are aging out of foster care with career...
