{"id":16728,"date":"2025-03-25T10:07:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T02:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/swk\/?page_id=16728"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:54:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:54:49","slug":"seminar-apr-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/swk\/seminar-apr-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Department Seminar: Apr 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
\r\n\t\tSeminar\r\n\t<\/h5>\r\n

\r\n\t\tFinancial Social Work in the Changing Landscape\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here to Register\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n

\r\n\t\tSpecial Guest Speaker\r\n\t<\/h4>\r\n

\r\n\t\tRedefining Financial Social Work in the Changing Landscape\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Jin\r\n\tProfessor Jin Huang<\/strong>
\r\nWilliam and Helen Reichmann Research Professor,
\r\nSaint Louis University;
\r\nAssociate Director of Research,
\r\nCenter for Social Development,
\r\nWashington University in St. Louis\r\n\t

Bio:<\/strong> Dr. Jin Huang, Ph.D., MSW, is a globally recognized scholar specializing in anti-poverty policies. As the William and Helen Reichmann Research Professor at Saint Louis University and Associate Director of Research at Washington University’s Center for Social Development, he focuses on enhancing financial capability and asset building (FCAB) for vulnerable populations. Dr. Huang co-leads the network dedicated to “Building Financial Capability and Assets for All,” one of the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work. His research, reflected in over 100 peer-reviewed publications, explores diverse FCAB strategies. Recognized as a Stanford University-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientist in 2024 and an inductee into the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare in 2025, Dr. Huang’s work continues to drive innovation in financial social work practice and social policy.<\/p>\r\n

Synopsis:<\/strong> From its origins, the social work profession has consistently addressed the financial and economic well-being of client families, encompassing the provision of financial assistance, implementation of employment training, enactment of social welfare policies, and facilitation of sound financial decision-making. Beginning in the 1960s, particularly in the United States, the profession underwent a significant shift in its practice orientation, moving toward psychological and clinical interventions. However, in the 21st century, global society faces formidable challenges arising from economic and financial inequalities, exacerbated by the potential risks inherent in technological revolutions. In response to the emerging trends of the financialization of social policy and social services, social work professionals are compelled to redefine the practice of financial social work. This redefinition entails enhancing clients’ financial capabilities and asset building through social policy implementation and financial guidance services, including financial education, counseling, supervision, and clinical interventions. This renewed approach to financial social work is therefore intrinsically linked to the mitigation of economic inequalities and the overarching goals of global social development. This presentation will explore the development of financial social work within a global context.<\/p>\r\n\t\"\"28 February 2025, Monday
\r\n<\/strong>10:00AM – 12:00PM\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n\t\"\"NUS Kent Ridge Campus
\r\n<\/strong>AS7-01-17
\r\n\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n\tFree* event
\r\n<\/strong>*Registration required\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n\tEnquiries
\r\n<\/strong>Email to swkseminar@nus.edu.sg<\/a>
\r\n\r\n

\r\n\t\tReworking Financial Social Work\r\n\t<\/h4>\r\n

\r\n\t\tA Community Approach to Building Financial Capabilities through Sustainable Employment – Project 1,2,3!\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Marcus\r\n\tMr Marcus Lim<\/strong>
\r\nHead, TOUCH Family Support,
\r\nTOUCH Community Services\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Timothy\r\n\tMr Timothy Ong<\/strong>
\r\nSenior Job Coach (Certified Career Practitioner),
\r\nTOUCH Community Services\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Neo\r\n\tMs Neo Xioa Hui<\/strong>
\r\nSocial Worker,
\r\nTOUCH Community Services\r\n

 <\/p>\r\n\t

Synopsis: <\/strong>The financial stressors faced by lower-income families can have a known impact on their physical, emotional, and familial health.\u00a0 The threat of unemployment or the possibility of multiple employment barriers can trap families in a cycle of financial hardship and dependence on social support across generations.<\/p>\r\n

To address this, TOUCH Community Services launched Project 1,2,3! (P123) in 2019, funded by the President’s Challenge. The programme aims to address chronic unemployment and increase the career and income mobility of vulnerable individuals. By integrating social support with career development, P123 enables individuals to achieve financial stability through sustainable employment. A nationwide impact evaluation commissioned by National Council of Social Service (NCSS) found P123 to be effective in achieving its objectives, and clients of the programme are up to 2-3 times more likely to secure and sustain employment compared to similar programmes.<\/p>\r\n

For notable outcomes that have been recognised internationally, P123 received the Outstanding Award at the WOFOO Asian Award for Advancing Family Well-Being last year and was showcased at the Asian Family Summit 2024 in Hong Kong.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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