FAIRFAX, Va., April 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:
At the local nonprofit Ayuda, one client came to Evelyn Carcamo overwhelmed. With limited access to food and no clear way to get health care, he wasn't sure how to provide for his family.
Carcamo, a social work student at George Mason University's College of Public Health, helped him sort through his options. She connected him to food assistance and walked him through applying for Medicaid, linking him to medical and mental health services.
Over time, she saw a shift in the way he engaged. "He became more confident, more comfortable asking questions, and more involved in planning next steps for himself," she said.
Carcamo is completing her practicum at ...