Destani Erwin

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

@TarletonSOCW Congrats!

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

According to Administration for Community Living, in 2017, there were roughly 4.2 million Hispanic older adults (ages 65 and older) in the U.S, constituting 8% of the older population in the US. This number is expected to grow to 19.9 million by 2060.

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

SAGE is a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. SAGE builds welcoming communities and keep issues in the national conversation to ensure a fulfilling future for all LGBTQ+ people. @DrFeMurray #SOCWPolicy2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

All deserves quality health care & sufficient resources for shelter, to pay for food and medicine, & meet their other basic needs. But 45% of Americans Over 65 have trouble meeting their basic needs. @DrFeMurray #SOCWPolicy2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

An AARP membership gives people starting at the age of 50 a wide variety of carefully chosen discounts, information and services, as well as an advocate for important issues like Medicare and Social Security.
#SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

The # of children in the US foster system is alarming. I would like to learn more about what portion of those children are Indian Native Children & how many of those children actually have been placed in a tribal home as the ICWA states #SOCPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray @MSW_Loading

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

In ch. 10, I learned that many local governments taxed African Americans more heavily than white; this with the compound of imposed higher expenses for AA, economic policies and housing market mark ups, all played at part in de jure segregation. #SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

In chapter 9, it was shocking to read the horror stories of what African American families endure when they moved in to a white neighborhood. State-sponsored violence was one means, that the governments used to maintain segregation. #SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

Ch 8, I learned about the Milpitas story and how the government officials on all levels did whatever it took to prevent African Americans from moving into white neighborhoods. It was large scale federal programs that created de jure segregations. #SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

The # of children in the US foster system is alarming, however I would like to learn more about what portion of those children are Indian Native Children and how many of those children actually have been placed in a tribal home as the ICWA states. @DrFeMurray @SOCPolicy2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

I found it shocking that the Indian Welfare Act is in place, yet so many Native children are still placed outside of a tribal home and the ICWA is often over looked and not implemented. #SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

105 countries that use the Multidimensional Poverty Index, 1.3 billion people-about 23% of the country’s population of these countries-live in multidimensional poverty. The expands on money-based measures are evaluated for factors. #SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

In 2017, 12.8 million children were growing up in poverty. That's a child poverty rate if 17.5%. Children living in female-headed single-parent households had a poverty rate of 40.8%.almost 5X the rate if children in married-coupled families (8.4%). #SOCWPolicy2023 @DrFeMurray

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

Ch 6, Blockbusting is speculators buying properties in borderline black-white areas; rented/sold them to black fams at above-market prices; told white fams that the areas were going to turn into slums, so whites panicked and sold their homes for less. @DrFeMurray #SOCPolicy2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

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[NASW Texas Advocacy @naswtx_advocacy]

Congratulations to our SWAD school spirit contest winners, Tarleton State University! #SWADTX2023 #PavingPathways

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

It’s important to understand what house and senate bills are in legislation! Contact your representatives and ask them to support the bills that you are passionate about!! Adolescent mental health is important!!! @DrFeMurray #TarletonSWAD23 #PAVINGPATHWAYS #SWADTX2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

Full day of social work advocacy at the state capitol! Making our voice heard! Texas ranks 51st in adolescence mental health access!! Social workers are needed!! #TarletonSWAD23
@DrFeMurray #PAVINGPATHWAYS2023 #SWADTX2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

Rally on the Capitol Steps: Students sharing their voices about topics!! Paid practicums… Yes!! #TarletonSWAD23
#pavingpathways2023
@DrFeMurray #SWADTX2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

SOCIAL WORK ADVOCACY DAY at the Texas Capitol #TarletonSWAD23
@DrFeMurray #SWADTX2023 #pavingpathways2023

[Destani Erwin @DestaniErwin]

Listening to the awesome panelist. Coalition is hard work but there is power in numbers!! #TarletonSWAD23 @DrFeMurray #SWADTX2023