caseworker
Americannoun
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caseworkers
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a person who does casework.
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an investigator, especially of a social agency, who aids disadvantaged individuals or families chiefly by analysis of their problems and through personal counseling.
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“In Albuquerque, you can get housing in less than six months,” said the former caseworker.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026
"I sent the application off last Friday and so far have only received an automated response saying it will take them 10 weeks to assign the application to a caseworker," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
If a mom decides she doesn’t feel like feeding her child, she simply hands the baby off to a caseworker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Miguel Ochoa, a city caseworker, estimated that about 70% of his time is spent assisting homeless people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
“Before I go on, I need to introduce Gary Payne, another caseworker who will be assisting me with your group today,” he said.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Last month, a federal court said that caseworkers may be held personally liable for taking a child from a parent without prior judicial review because it is such a clear violation of the Constitution.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Foreign Office said it continues to support families affected by the Air India crash with "dedicated caseworkers", adding that the "formal identification of bodies is a matter for the Indian authorities".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
Others who took less lucrative buyout offers returned to homelessness or had caseworkers steer them to supportive housing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
But when they are bulldozed, their inhabitants lose touch with friends, documents, caseworkers, and public services.
From Slate ● Jan. 22, 2025
My caseworkers changed more frequently than my placements.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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