Policy & Practice February 2018

The Health and Human Services Workforce PART 1

his article kicks off a special 2018 APHSA member initiative celebrating the health and human services (H/HS) workforce. Through a year-long effort called Igniting the Potential we intend to showcase the many contributions of the workforce in unlocking and igniting the potential of all people in our communi- ties. We will shine a spotlight on member agencies applying innovative approaches in supporting the professional development of their workforce and will contribute additional tools and guidance agency leaders can use. We will also work with our partners to highlight ways in which we can all ensure that the very people who carry out the day-to-day work of human services are themselves healthy and well.

By Tracy Wareing Evans