Community social workers in Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury
Resident asks for a dedicated social worker embedded in each Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury neighborhood to build trust and help people of color navigate systems.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
There is a tremendous need for more social workers to support underserved communities in Boston. Dedicated a social worker in each Dorchester Mattapan and Roxbury neighborhood that is part of the community.
Who it helps and why
Social workers who build authentic relationships with children and adults address the fear that many people of color have when they navigate systems and institutions. Relational care with more direct systemic access!
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 3, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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2024–25 (52 matching)
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