Social workers assist families who are applying for housing, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Social workers also help families who need assistance with school supplies, utility bills, clothing, securing medical and dental care, referrals to mental health agencies and General Educational Development (GED) programs. Social workers work closely with community agencies such as Department of Human Resources (DHR), Juvenile Court, Tuscaloosa Mental Health Alliance, Catholic Social Services of West Alabama, Tuscaloosa’s One Place, Salvation Army, Community Service Programs of West Alabama, Turning Point, Tuscaloosa Housing Authority, and local churches. Social Workers co-lead Grandparents United, a community support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren.