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Spring 2021 Foster Parent Visits: Visiting Mattie Harris

Spring 2021 Foster Parent Visits: Visiting Mattie Harris

The CEO of Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. (SFH), Abdul Seraaj, is currently making personal visits to some of the agency’s foster parents, as he likes to model the kind of continuous quality improvement practices our employees should practice. The series “Spring 2021 Foster Parent Visits” on our blog give us a look at his field notes for his visitations. First up is Mattie Harris from Union Spring, Alabama.

Top 10 Books Recommended by SFH CEO

Top 10 Books Recommended by SFH CEO

It’s no secret, as a professional, that learning never ends. Staying on top of your game in your field takes dedication to continue your education. So, we asked the CEO of Seraaj Family Homes, Inc., Abdul Seraaj, to give us his top 10 book recommendations for professionals in the human services field.

What is Fragmentation of Services in Social Work & How Do We Combat It?

What is Fragmentation of Services in Social Work & How Do We Combat It?

Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.’s (SFH) service delivery methodology is based on the family-centered case planning and case management approach to treatment. Families are multifaceted in structure, purpose, and effects on society. Thus, clients need a multifaceted approach to treatment plans, with input from several entities, including the family itself, community resources, and various social work professionals. When there’s no system for checks-and-balances, mistakes are more easily made and clients don’t receive standardized, quality services. Thus, there’s a fragmentation of services.

Why Teamwork & Collaboration is Vital in Social Work

Why Teamwork & Collaboration is Vital in Social Work

Seraaj Family Homes, Inc.’s (SFH) service delivery methodology is based on a family-centered case-planning and case management approach to treatment. We believe “family is the cornerstone of society.” Family and community are about teamwork. So, SFH employees are encouraged to collaborate with each other and community resources because “we’re stronger together.”

Being in Foster Care During the Holidays

Being in Foster Care During the Holidays

Being in foster care during the holiday season can be tough! So, how can youth advocates and foster parents help guide children in foster care through the holiday season successfully? Here’s a list of helpful tips to consider during this season and for any time your child needs a little extra patience and love.

November 2020 Cinema Recommendations

November 2020 Cinema Recommendations

If you’re not really a T.V. or movie-watching type of person, the weather during the Spring and Summer was on your side. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we had to find alternative ways of entertaining ourselves like going on nature walks, outdoor skating, or having an outdoor picnic. As it turns colder around the U.S., some of us—those who prefer not to be outside in the cold for too long—have even fewer options now. So, even if you weren’t originally a T.V. and movie-watching kind of person, you might have given in a little by now. That’s where we come in. 

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