Blending empathy and analytics Nature Hu is MSSP+DA student at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) Blending empathy and analytics SP2 Class of 2026 student Nature Hu explains how qualitative insight coupled with strong data analysis can effectively shape policy and resource allocations. 2 min. read
SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP SP2 launches social work affiliate program with HUP and CHOP The first-of-its-kind social work affiliate program will advance workforce development and further elevate the role of social workers in improving health outcomes and systems of care.
Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out Penn In the News Associated Press Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out Stacia West of the School of Social Policy & Practice says cash assistance reduces food insecurity. Homelessness appears to decline, reversing a yearslong trend Penn In the News The New York Times Homelessness appears to decline, reversing a yearslong trend Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says there has been a decline in homelessness across the U.S. Planning ahead in an age of longevity Image: Daniel Balakov via Getty Images Planning ahead in an age of longevity Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan. 3 min. read ‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college Sarah Wasch of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on the college aspirations of foster children. Awards and accolades for Penn faculty nocred Awards and accolades for Penn faculty A roundup of appointments and awards for various members of Penn’s faculty across several schools. 2 min. read More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Penn In the News NPR More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says people older than 65 are the fastest-growing homeless population in the U.S. White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care. Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Penn In the News Sacramento Bee Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends. Load More
Homelessness appears to decline, reversing a yearslong trend Penn In the News The New York Times Homelessness appears to decline, reversing a yearslong trend Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says there has been a decline in homelessness across the U.S. Planning ahead in an age of longevity Image: Daniel Balakov via Getty Images Planning ahead in an age of longevity Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan. 3 min. read ‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college Sarah Wasch of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on the college aspirations of foster children. Awards and accolades for Penn faculty nocred Awards and accolades for Penn faculty A roundup of appointments and awards for various members of Penn’s faculty across several schools. 2 min. read More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Penn In the News NPR More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says people older than 65 are the fastest-growing homeless population in the U.S. White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care. Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Penn In the News Sacramento Bee Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends. Load More
Planning ahead in an age of longevity Image: Daniel Balakov via Getty Images Planning ahead in an age of longevity Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan. 3 min. read
‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘A long bridge’: These programs can help foster care youth attend—and succeed at—college Sarah Wasch of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on the college aspirations of foster children. Awards and accolades for Penn faculty nocred Awards and accolades for Penn faculty A roundup of appointments and awards for various members of Penn’s faculty across several schools. 2 min. read More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Penn In the News NPR More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says people older than 65 are the fastest-growing homeless population in the U.S. White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care. Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Penn In the News Sacramento Bee Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends. Load More
Awards and accolades for Penn faculty nocred Awards and accolades for Penn faculty A roundup of appointments and awards for various members of Penn’s faculty across several schools. 2 min. read
More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Penn In the News NPR More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says people older than 65 are the fastest-growing homeless population in the U.S. White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care. Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Penn In the News Sacramento Bee Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends. Load More
White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) White House launches foster care program; Philly child welfare experts hopeful but see gaps in prevention, housing and relationships Johanna Greeson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that support is rarely funded at the level needed to reduce the number of children entering foster care. Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Penn In the News Sacramento Bee Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends. Load More
Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Penn In the News Sacramento Bee Sacramento County paid consulting firm $75K for role in homeless meeting, prep Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice has said the last step before homelessness is living with family and friends.