NASW-NYC's Centerfor Social Work Policy and Practice invites you to examine the complex challenges and unique perspectives that are considered in this special issue.  The focus group discussion and other articles in this issue highlight the special contributions of social workers across service delivery systems and build upon the work of our ongoing Latino Social Work Task Force.

This compliation of history, data, and personal stories of front line professionals, who are making a significant difference in the lives of individuals and families in need everyday, presents a major opportunity for increased understanding and improved service delivery for one of New York's largest and fastest growing communities.

Hispanics in the 21st Century: A Mental Health Perspective

By: Dr. Manny Gonzalez, Associate Professor at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work and Dr. Gladys Gonalez-Ramos, Associate Professor at New York University School of Social Work (May 2007)

Focus Group:  Social Work in the Latino Community

(May 2007)

From NASW's National President

Relocation and It's Implications:  Keys to Social Work Effectiveness

By: Elvira Craig de Silva, DSW, ACSW (May 2007)

A Lesson in Creating Services for the Community:  Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.

By: Elvira R. Gonzalez, LCSW, Vice President, Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.

(May 2007)

Supply and Demand for Latina/o Social Workers: Latino Social Work Task Force Spurs Collaboration and Action

By: Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, DSW, ACSW, Associate Dean and Professor, Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work (May 2007)

The Latino Geriatric Mental Health Workgroup:  Meeting the Needs of Latino Elders

By: Carmen Collado, LCSW-R, Director of Immigrant Services and Latino/Hispanic Affairs Jewish Board of Family and Children Services

(May 2007)