Buddy, can you spare a dime?

When I was a new social work graduate, oh let's say about a decade ago, I was under the impression that social work was "a hand up, not a hand out". But now, I see how money plays a role in someone's level of stress at home and in the workplace... if you are lucky enough to have a job in the United States.

Our clients want stability, security, and peace of mind, but how do we do that if our agencies can no longer provide as many services as the once did. The econmony impacts every social services agency I know of, and now waiting lists are longer and longer to recieve services. I have more and more clients saying that they had to move back home with their parents, what is that doing to us emotionally?

Heck, I'm an employed social worker, with a masters degree, and I am supposed to be a role model for others; but I don't even believe my own financial security at times. Where's the hand-up for me when I need it? I'm I just playing a pitty party for myself because I watch the non-profit sector I love so much barely trending water?