Non Profit Organizations

Have you ever noticed how trends come and go only to return again? Many times when they make a return the teenage generation feels that they have created something new. If the past trend is shown to them they will point out some variation that sets the new fad apart. These trends can be in fashions, accessories, hair styles and slang words. In my line of work we see trend go and go also. This surprises some people because I am in social work.

I have been in the social work field long enough that I have seen many trends come, go, and return. The return often has a new twist or spin to it, but it is still a recycled idea. As with cultural trends the people discussing new services do not want to be reminded that this has been around before. In my career I have worked for both government agencies and non profit organizations. Because the government agencies manage changes that the legislature makes them available to the public, that setting is much more political. Non profit organizations can choose which service program areas that will serve; they do not have to provide services for all populations.