PROGRAM GUIDE
Thank you for signing up to be a Socialight!
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU AND FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER WITH US TO SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKERS WHO ARE PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN OUR COUNTY.
Continue reading below for important program guidelines, detailed directions, and expectations.
Have questions? Email Lisa @ [email protected]
01. COMMITMENT
As a Socialight, our desire is for you to provide encouragement and support for your social worker(s) for one year. At the end of one year, we will review our processes and give you an opportunity to re-commit for the following year. If for any reason you are not able to fulfill your responsibilities as a Socialight, please let us know as soon as possible.
02. COMMUNICATION
As various personalities come together, it is inevitable that each Socialight/Social Worker relationship will look a little different, and we are excited about that! We believe that tactfully managing expectations with grace and in love will go a long way to fostering a successful relationship. We want to encourage creativity and autonomy as you find ways to encourage your social worker within the guidelines outlined below; we do ask that you allow time for the relationship to grow naturally and organically, keeping in mind the demands that a heavy workload, long days, and odd working hours might have on your social worker.
Your Social Worker received your name, picture, email and phone number and is looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Please reach out within the next week, via email, and introduce yourself or your group. It is important that we establish this first contact, as it is vital to the relationship. Please let Project 1.27 know once you have made this initial communication and whether or not you hear back from your social worker.
We ask that you then communicate on a regular monthly basis, as appropriate for your relationship. Feel free to email, text, or call, whichever works best for you and your social worker after that initial email.
03. GUIDELINES
You will receive a “Meet Your Social Worker” document that lists some helpful information including email address, mailing address, and some of your social worker’s favorite things. Listed below are a few easy ways to encourage your social worker.
We want you to be creative in the ways you bless your social worker, but we do ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:
04. MAILING INFORMATION
Sending a note or small gift through the mail is a great way to encourage your social worker at his/her office. When sending standard mail, please include a “c/o” line with your social worker’s name below the DHS office name. Each social worker has listed their office location on their “Meet Your Social Worker” page.
Example:
Charlotte East
c/o John Doe
5800 Executive Center Drive
4th floor
Charlotte, NC 28212
05. EXPECTATIONS
Check out the 2-minute video below to see some tips and reminders to help set expectations as you plan to reach out to your Social Worker.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOU AND FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER WITH US TO SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKERS WHO ARE PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN OUR COUNTY.
Continue reading below for important program guidelines, detailed directions, and expectations.
Have questions? Email Lisa @ [email protected]
01. COMMITMENT
As a Socialight, our desire is for you to provide encouragement and support for your social worker(s) for one year. At the end of one year, we will review our processes and give you an opportunity to re-commit for the following year. If for any reason you are not able to fulfill your responsibilities as a Socialight, please let us know as soon as possible.
02. COMMUNICATION
As various personalities come together, it is inevitable that each Socialight/Social Worker relationship will look a little different, and we are excited about that! We believe that tactfully managing expectations with grace and in love will go a long way to fostering a successful relationship. We want to encourage creativity and autonomy as you find ways to encourage your social worker within the guidelines outlined below; we do ask that you allow time for the relationship to grow naturally and organically, keeping in mind the demands that a heavy workload, long days, and odd working hours might have on your social worker.
Your Social Worker received your name, picture, email and phone number and is looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Please reach out within the next week, via email, and introduce yourself or your group. It is important that we establish this first contact, as it is vital to the relationship. Please let Project 1.27 know once you have made this initial communication and whether or not you hear back from your social worker.
We ask that you then communicate on a regular monthly basis, as appropriate for your relationship. Feel free to email, text, or call, whichever works best for you and your social worker after that initial email.
03. GUIDELINES
You will receive a “Meet Your Social Worker” document that lists some helpful information including email address, mailing address, and some of your social worker’s favorite things. Listed below are a few easy ways to encourage your social worker.
- Notes of prayer and encouragement
- Encouraging artwork and quotes for his/her desk
- Scripture that has been an encouragement to you
- Office supplies (pens, post-it notes, binder clips, and so on)
- Snacks and goodies
- Gift cards to your social worker’s favorite shops & restaurants
- A birthday card or treat
We want you to be creative in the ways you bless your social worker, but we do ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:
- Gift card denominations cannot exceed $25 at one time.
- Monetary gifts and gift cards cannot exceed a total of $150/year. (This includes anything from a Snickers bar to a new planner.)
- All monetary gifts and gift cards must be reported to Project 1.27.
- Cash gifts are not allowed
- All “snail mail” or deliveries should be sent to the social worker’s office location (see below).
04. MAILING INFORMATION
Sending a note or small gift through the mail is a great way to encourage your social worker at his/her office. When sending standard mail, please include a “c/o” line with your social worker’s name below the DHS office name. Each social worker has listed their office location on their “Meet Your Social Worker” page.
Example:
Charlotte East
c/o John Doe
5800 Executive Center Drive
4th floor
Charlotte, NC 28212
05. EXPECTATIONS
Check out the 2-minute video below to see some tips and reminders to help set expectations as you plan to reach out to your Social Worker.
