School of Social Welfare Abstracts

Presenter(s): Eliet Chillogalli

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This presentation will summarize the action-planning process related to bringing voice to the student caretaker population at UAlbany. Before the pandemic, the Office of Academic Progression and Success hosted annual workshops to connect student caretakers with the campus community, with limited success. Within the university, students have responsibilities beyond their academic roles that are crucial to understanding and supporting them holistically. It will review prior engagements with student caretakers at the university and outline recent initiatives. Additionally, it will provide a comparison with other universities across the country facing a similar issue. The presentation will then compare and contrast the approaches used to address the situation and conclude by outlining the key points and insights gained from the process.

Presenter(s): Johnna DeVico

Showcase Advisor: Angie Wootton

Abstract: Neurodivergent adults often report the presence of alexithymia; defined as having difficulties identifying and describing feelings, and externally orienting thoughts. When seeking support, this barrier can limit the effects of some therapeutic interventions. Interventions such as Art Therapy may be appropriate for navigating difficulty in verbalizing emotions that are commonly experienced by neurodivergent adults. Art Therapy and social work tend to remain removed from one another despite having similarities in values and practice. This review will focus on effects of intervening with art therapy in a social work context on neurodivergent adults who experience these challenges. Extant literature in both Art Therapy and social work contains commonalities among the two disciplines, and research pertaining to the effects of Art Therapy on neurodivergent adults with alexithymia. The anticipated results of this review will show the space for Art Therapy interventions in social work practice, most specifically when treating neurodivergent individuals.

Presenter(s): Liliana LiPera

Showcase Advisor: Linda Mertz

Abstract: Art therapy is an evidence-based practice that can be adapted to support many different populations, particularly older adults. This project focuses on how art therapy can address the emotional and psychological needs of aging individuals. Art therapy allows participants to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences through creative materials such as drawing, painting, and other artistic media rather than relying strictly on verbal communication. This practice emphasizes the importance of the creative process over the final product, reducing pressure and encouraging self-expression. Through research and the analysis of the existing literature on art therapy and older adults, this project explores how creative expression can act as a supportive outlet for communication and emotional well-being. This topic is important because many older adults experience loneliness, cognitive decline, and difficulty expressing complex emotions, and art therapy offers a meaningful way to address mental health concerns and improve overall quality of life.

Presenter(s): Erin Forkin

Showcase Advisor: Angie Wootton

Abstract: This project examines the most effective evidence-based interventions for supporting adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, with a focus on social work settings and motivational approaches. The target population is high school students ages fifteen to eighteen, with the school social worker serving as the primary practitioner. The literature on interventions will be examined through a social work framework to highlight implications for school-based practice. Findings will be presented through a case example illustrating how the interventions align with established social work approaches for implementation and recommendations. There is a gap in social work research on interventions for type one diabetics despite its status as a prevalent disorder. This project assists with advocacy and bringing awareness to the importance of meeting the emotional needs of Type one diabetics within social work.

Presenter(s): Kamylle Blackwell-Clark

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: My project will focus on the issue of Black maternal mortality and how social workers can support Black and Brown mothers through building partnerships with community-based doulas. Exploring how social workers can support clients by integrating networks that already center marginalized voices.I will draw on empowerment theory, which emphasizes supporting clients’ autonomy and knowledge within systems that have historically marginalized them. 
Black and Brown mothers in Albany have co-opted to support and train local doulas who engage in client-centered care through Birthnet and Mama Glow. Doulas support moms through pregnancy/birth education, birth planning, and advocacy during labor. They also provide emotional support among other services ect. My goal is to strengthen these connections on the macro level, recognizing them as important social networks that promote community health. My project will explore steps to better integrate community doulas into hospitals across the Capital District.

Presenter(s): Fatima Dosso

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This presentation will showcase the historical evolution of intervention, focusing on people with disabilities. The interventions' outcomes, current strengths and limitations, and gaps will be analyzed and incorporated to bring to light the key characteristics of the early behavioral and developmental interventions. I will also examine up-to-date evidence that is known to support therapeutic engagement methods and interventions. The showcase will also suggest future developments and improvements proposed by recent studies and the implications for families and social workers. Qualitative real-life examples will illustrate how the investigated intervention is implemented, alongside ethnographic evidence of families’ experiences with early intervention.

Presenter(s): Kaiya Leveroni

Showcase Advisor: Emily Delorenzo

Abstract: This study will examine how community-based psychosocial support impacts the well-being of those who have experienced cancer at some point during motherhood. Using a survey of participating mothers, we will explore perceived influences on caregiver capacity, parental stress, and mental health. Findings aim to showcase how community connection and shared support shape maternal stability and coping during cancer. Community-based support may provide space for mothers to share challenges, learn coping strategies, and rebuild confidence in their parenting role during periods of uncertainty. By centering mothers’ voices and lived experiences, this research seeks to better understand the ways supportive environments contribute their overall well-being. Outcomes may inform broader support systems and family-centered social work practice.

Presenter(s): Judith Fenlon

Showcase Advisor: Sarah Domoff

Abstract: Background: LGBTQ+ youth experience disproportionate levels of discrimination, school-based victimization, social isolation, and structural marginalization. These conditions can erode hope, belonging, and psychological empowerment. Yet, emerging research highlights empowerment processes that promote resilience and positive development. This presentation examines pathways to empowerment through participatory, community-engaged, and evidence-informed approaches.

Methods: This study employed a scoping review methodology following the framework outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). A systematic search of peer-reviewed literature was conducted across multiple academic databases.

Results: The findings highlight a practice-research model that operationalizes empowerment in five distinct ways: relational support, safe spaces, critical consciousness, activism, and self-efficacy.

Implications: Findings highlight the need for trauma-informed spaces that address the collective harm associated with current legislative and sociopolitical attacks on LGBTQ+ communities. This synthesis informs practitioners, educators, and policymakers seeking to build affirming environments that strengthen LGBTQ+ youths’ psychological well-being, future orientation, and civic participation.

Presenter(s): Julian Perry, Sheila Abankwe, Salu Adhikari, Bisola Rahman

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: Our Showcase will focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and, more specifically, Culturally Adapted CBT (CA-CBT). Our team will first summarize the history, rationale, and evidence behind CBT. Then we will utilize a social justice perspective looking at the equity (or lack there of) in CBT’s original approach. Our critique of CBT will focus on its efficiency and applicability with diverse populations, using evidence and relevant literature. We will provide examples of what this would look like in practice, what it shouldn’t look like in practice, and what settings would most benefit from it.

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Lamparter

Showcase Advisor: Angie Wootton

Abstract: Recognized in the DSM-III in 1980, the classification of Cluster B Personality Disorders are characterized by interactions with oneself and others that involve dramatic and erratic behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a recommended treatment for this group and is based on mindfulness and accepting difficult emotions with a plan for behavior change.  By using the DBT group therapy model through a social work lens, people with these diagnoses can gather as community in a structured space to work on interpersonal relationships, practice distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. This literature review will focus on this modality with a social ecological perspective and provide recommendations for future implementation in social work.

Presenter(s): Jeesoo Jung

Showcase Advisor: Eunju Lee

Abstract: Healthy Families New York (HFNY) is a statewide child abuse prevention program that supports families with young children and connects them to resources through service referrals. HFNY has two program protocols: the Child Welfare Protocol (CWP), which includes families referred through child welfare systems, and the Signature Protocol (SP), which serves families identified as high risk for child maltreatment. Understanding whether families entering through these referral pathways differ in their characteristics and service utilization patterns is important for program implementation. Using HFNY administrative data, we conducted descriptive analyses comparing family characteristics, referral patterns, and service utilization across the two groups. Findings indicate both similarities and differences in demographic and service-related characteristics between CWP and SP families. These results highlight the opportunity HFNY has to serve child welfare involved families and the importance of tailoring program strategies to address the distinct needs of families entering home visiting through different referral pathways.

Presenter(s): Susan Banks

Showcase Advisor: Loretta Pyles

Abstract: Federal policy changes focused on disability inclusion have resulted in the transition from an exclusive and separate facility-based employment delivery system to integrated and supportive competitive employment. Employment-related federal legislation became expanded in the 1980’s with “Employment First” initiatives for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Then, the 1990 American with Disabilities Act (ADA), led to legal milestones for inclusion through accessibility mandates, special education and rehabilitation services, emphasizing integration and inclusion with an emphasis on least restrictive environments. Similarly, the establishment of the 1981 Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Services and 2004 Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are among an additional 60 federal laws impacting the rights and benefits of individuals with disabilities created over the past four decades. This presentation analyzes federal policies for systemic barriers to inclusion including outcomes such as employment rates, accommodations, self-determination, non-disabled acceptance, autonomy and well-being.

Presenter(s): Ashleigh Lacy

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This showcase summarizes an empowerment-based approach to discharge planning within a care management setting. The organization utilizes the Golden Thread model, which aligns the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment, the development of an individualized Plan of Care, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and connections to community resources. The goal of this model is to maintain a consistent and coordinated thread of support so that fewer individuals fall through gaps in the system. However, challenges can arise in practice that contribute to prolonged service involvement and delayed discharge. Organizational pressure to prioritize documentation and billable activities may limit the implementation of empowerment-based strategies that build long-term independence. As a result, some care plans may not fully equip families with sustainable skills, leading them to rely on care management as a safety net rather than temporary support.

Presenter(s): Katelyn Mickel

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: Youth mental health crises often occur within complex family systems, yet caregivers may leave crisis intervention services feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support their child moving forward. This project examines strategies to enhance caregiver involvement within a walk-in mental health crisis diversion program for youth. Grounded in Family Systems and Empowerment Theories, the project examines how clinicians can more intentionally involve caregivers in youth crisis intervention. Observation of current practices, staff interviews, and a literature review of evidence-based family-centered crisis interventions were used to identify barriers to meaningful caregiver engagement and opportunities for improvement. In turn, the project aims to develop two practical tools: a Caregiver Crisis Support Guide providing accessible psychoeducation and coping strategies, and a Family Engagement Checklist for clinicians to support consistent, collaborative caregiver involvement during crisis intervention. These tools seek to empower caregiver confidence and support continuity of care for youth following crisis intervention services.

Presenter(s): Kayleigh Smith

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This presentation will analyze the process of grant making and how its outcome could lead to unmet community needs as the result of stipulations attached to grant-funded programs. The presentation will outline popular grant funded programs in the field of community needs such as domestic violence, housing, or food insecurity, and call attention to both the benefits and drawbacks of how the grants are utilized in communities. The presentation will then highlight the populations and situations that are at risk for “slipping through the cracks” due to grant stipulations that may bar them from receiving the necessary support.

Presenter(s): Julie Tremper-Jones

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This poster will examine the impact of peer support work in communities surrounding the nature, particularly in the context of caring for children with mental health needs. It will explore the core principles and benefits of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). While SFBT has demonstrated effectiveness in highlighting and building on parents’ strengths, its relevance to peer support work remains less clearly understood. This presentation will extend the application of SFBT within peer relationships by examining how strength-based peer support can enhance caregivers’ sense of efficacy.

Presenter(s): Antonio Regulier

Showcase Advisor: Loretta Pyles

Abstract: Gaps in services remain evident for dually diagnosed individuals, particularly Black men, even with the establishment of community mental health block grants (MHBG). Structural barriers related to housing, education, and employment in a context of poverty challenge the recovery of these individuals. Federal block grants to states attempt to address the needs of dually diagnosed individuals yet a drug epidemic including the proliferation of opioids remains prevalent. Racial minorities, particularly Black men, who are dually diagnosed are less likely to participate in treatment, receive benefits, or successfully recover from addiction. Using Critical Race Theory (CRT) to analyze the Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare Law, I argue the need to increase funding for race-specific, tailored interventions that can serve, augment, and facilitate dually diagnosed Black men’s participation in outpatient mental health services.

Presenter(s): Hana Kim

Showcase Advisor: Loretta Pyles

Abstract: Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are central to long-term care policy, yet older immigrants may face barriers in translating insurance coverage into service use. This study examines HCBS participation among older adults by assessing nativity differences in Medicaid coverage, identifying structural constraints in HCBS, and evaluating how New York State policies address access barriers affecting older immigrants. This mixed-methods study combines regression analyses of Medicaid coverage using census data with system-level HCBS analysis and policy review in New York State. Results show limited disparities in Medicaid coverage between immigrant and U.S.-born older adults, suggesting inequities do not primarily arise at the coverage stage. However, HCBS participation patterns indicate structural constraints within the service system. While state initiatives focus on outreach and eligibility support, gaps remain in policies that sustain participation and continuity of community-based care. These findings highlight the need to redesign policy pathways linking coverage to sustained HCBS participation.

Presenter(s): Michael O'Neil, Andrew Fishman

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: Housing availability is a major issue within the City of Albany. This presentation will showcase findings from research conducted in Albany. We will discuss Albany’s history and socioeconomic characteristics based on media sources, census data, surveys, in person interviews and current and historical housing statistics, as well as rates of housing availability. It will also identify key issues and community assets to inform actions aimed at observing the housing crisis, the way that it affects all manner of residents within the city, and potential interventions for securing housing for individuals and families who struggle with homelessness.

Presenter(s): Carolina de Martins Pinheiro, Rita Bolla, Isobel Rubin

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This presentation will showcase how narrative-based mental health interventions have evolved in work related to menstrual health, particularly for people who did not have an opportunity to discuss their periods when they first began menstruating. It will also summarize the most current evidence supporting this approach. The presentation will highlight the key characteristics of narrative-based mental health interventions, the populations that have particularly benefited from it, its current strengths and limitations, and directions for future development suggested by recent evidence. The presentation will also include real-life examples to illustrate how the intervention is used in practice.

Presenter(s): Briana Pierre

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This project examines how incorporating social work practices into legal systems may address structural inequalities within the criminal justice system while reducing stigma toward justice involved individuals. Many people who enter the legal system experience underlying social challenges such as poverty, trauma, mental health struggles, and unstable housing. Traditional legal responses often focus on punishment rather than addressing these root causes, which can reinforce negative stereotypes.

Social workers are trained to assess the broader social & environmental factors that influence behavior and to approach clients through support rather than judgment. This perspective aligns with Systems Theory, which emphasizes that individual behavior is shaped by interconnected systems such as family, community, & institutions. This project will conduct a literature review on the role of social workers in legal settings, including public defender offices and courts, and will incorporate observations from a public defender mitigation unit to highlight the value of interdisciplinary legal teams.

Presenter(s): Yanjun Dong

Showcase Advisor: Victoria Rizzo

Abstract: As climate-driven disasters intensify, older adults face greater risks due to physical, cognitive, and social vulnerabilities, yet preparedness remains unequal across racial groups. Using FEMA’s 2023 National Household Survey (N = 2,225), this study examined how disaster experience influences preparedness among U.S. older adults through psychosocial mediators. Pathway analysis revealed that disaster experience increased preparedness directly and indirectly, with racial differences. Among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) older adults, preparedness was shaped by self-efficacy (B = 0.11, p < .01), information seeking (B = 0.07, p< .05), and risk perception (B = 0.07, p < .05). Among non-BIPOC adults, indirect effects were found for self-efficacy (B = 0.15, p < .001) and information seeking (B = 0.10, p < .001) but not risk perception. Findings underscore the need for equitable, age-friendly strategies that strengthen confidence, information access, and risk awareness among diverse older adults.

Presenter(s): Venessa Seguino

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: The focus of this project is on preventing child neglect by addressing the basic needs challenges. Child neglect is the most common reason for families to be brought under the child welfare system. However, in most cases, it is also linked with poverty, inaccessibility of resources, and a lack of social support rather than intentional neglect. This proposed intervention is based on the idea of developing a community resource center, where families would relate to available resources such as food, housing, childcare, and education. The idea behind the creation of the program is to reduce the burden on families and increase family stability. In the poster, the risk factors for child neglect, barriers for families in accessing services, and the role of social workers in connecting families with community resources would be discussed.

Presenter(s): Daniel McCorkle

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This presentation will summarize the action planning process related to unmanned resource disbursement efforts in Troy, NY’s South Troy neighborhoods. It will outline a proposed public health vending machine program modeled on NYC Health Department initiatives. It will also make comparisons to existing programs such as Free Food Fridges, and weekly grocery disbursements at TAUM. It will explain the significance of addressing this issue, as well as completing a systems theory analysis of the existing landscape in South Troy.

Presenter(s): Judith Fenlon

Showcase Advisor: Eric Hardiman

Abstract: Purpose 
Hope is a key component of resilience and positive youth development; however, marginalized young people often face structural barriers that undermine their ability to envision and pursue future goals. While existing research often emphasizes deficits among youth disconnected from school and work, less is known about how these young people conceptualize and sustain hope in their everyday lives. This study explores how opportunity youth define and experience hope in the context of adversity.

Methods: Using a qualitative participatory design, this study engaged eight co-researchers aged 18–24 in Photovoice and focus groups within a workforce development program.

Results: Across narratives, youth identified key turning points that prompted re-engagement, including encouragement from family members and entry into supportive youth development programs.

Implications: Participants’ narratives suggest that hope is not solely an individual trait but develops through supportive social relationships, opportunities for belonging, and access to institutional resources that support re-engagement. 

Presenter(s): Luke Power

Showcase Advisor: Linda Mertz

Abstract: Luke Power a current MSW student in the Internship in Aging Project created a virtual support group for older adults. The groups main focus is recovery, wellness, and harm reduction later in life. The virtual group is facilitated Senior Center Platform. Meant for older adults that are at most risk of experiencing loneliness and grief.

Presenter(s): Arianna Poulopoulos

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: This poster will examine the challenges of recidivism and community reentry faced by people returning to society, particularly how systemic barriers influence reoffending. Factors such as access to housing, employment barriers, stigma and community support are all restrictive barriers that people seeking reintegration face. Using the strengths perspective as guidance, looking to explore how emphasizing client resiliency, skills, and self-determination can reduce barriers to reintegration. The poster will summarize findings from current research, and effective reentry models and identify strategies that empower people returning to society and strengthen community togetherness and stability, support, practices focused on justice reform. Together, the poster will advocate for increasing access to reentry resources, promoting community-based support networks, highlighting evidence-based practices shown to reduce recidivism, and addressing structural barriers.

Presenter(s): Aleksandra Ryan, Daniel Ishofsky

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: The narrative around mass incarceration often revolves around the binary of “offenders” and “public safety.” This misses a crucial part of the justice process—what happens to “offenders” after they’ve completed their sentences and rejoin society, but now with the stigma of being “criminals?” That question is often overlooked or chalked up to “collateral consequence,” but it deserves more attention.

This project aims to do just that. Building on nationwide research about carceral harm, the reentry industry, community-based alternatives, and a reentry pilot program that’s currently in the New York State legislature (New York Assembly Bill A3934, introduced in the Assembly, and its companion Senate Bill S5061), this project proposes a survey to  probe people’s biases and beliefs, gauge openness for change, and encourage civic action in support of the local legislation. This project presents findings and recommendations to raise awareness and support for this need.

Presenter(s): Aimee Hadleigh

Showcase Advisor: Angie Wootton

Abstract: Peer advocacy is a growing area of social justice work that is quickly being employed by human service agencies. This project aims to outline factors that affect low participation of mental health consumers in self-advocacy roles and examines interventions and best practices to increase participatory action in this community. The project details the benefits to co-production, a collaborative approach integrating consumers, providers, and community members, around the same table. Additionally, it follows the development of a consumer cohort at Mohawk Opportunities, a community residential program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, that collaboratively attend the OMH Behavior Health Support Advisory Committee to advocate for policies and services that impact their daily lives. The project compares social work case studies to current research on people with lived experience (PWLE) to determine how to best promote and support these individuals to contribute to improvements in mental health services.

Presenter(s): Mikayla Hamel, Jessica Wank

Showcase Advisor: Linda Mertz

Abstract: Supporting caregivers with anticipatory grief (grief that occurs prior to expected loss, often during terminal or chronic illness) requires structure, early intervention and emotional validation. Ensuring we are proactive rather than reactive with care is foundational in preventing crisis, reducing burnout and improving both caregiver well-being. Addressing systemic resource gaps and enhancing assessment tools are also essential to supporting long term bereavement outcomes.

Presenter(s): Megan Fowler

Showcase Advisor: Aubrey Hillman

Abstract: As ecological crises intensify, scholars and practitioners are increasingly called to address the emotional, relational, and ethical dimensions of climate change. Although interdisciplinary scholarship has begun documenting a wide range of eco-emotions, social work research has only recently begun examining the psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of ecological distress. This qualitative study addresses that gap by exploring how individuals engaged in Earth-care—relational practices of caring with and for the more-than-human world—experience and navigate these complexities through contemplative and spiritual practice traditions. Guided by hermeneutic phenomenology informed by feminist new materialist perspectives, the study draws on in-depth interviews and multimedia arts-based journals with nine Earth-care practitioners. Analysis revealed four interrelated themes: entangled empathic relations; honoring eco-grief while grounding in awe, wonder, and gratitude; contemplative practices as pathways from anticipatory cognition to embodied presence; and “leaning toward” hope as potentiality. Findings offer interdisciplinary insight into transformative interventions that support people and planet.

Presenter(s): Anna Blackmer

Showcase Advisor: Angie Wootton

Abstract: Libraries offer a safe space for marginalized people, including those experiencing poverty, homelessness, substance use, and mental health conditions. Many patrons experiencing trauma and adversity rely on the library to offer shelter, resources, and welcome, but staff do not always feel prepared to recognize or respond to crises, which can escalate a patron’s negative perception of the library, escalate challenging behaviors, or stop the patron from using services.Trauma-Informed Library Spaces Transformation (TILT) uses the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Four R’s for trauma (realize, recognize, respond, and resist) to support patrons on an individual and community level, while also offering trauma informed training to staff and recommendations for policy. This literature review will identify and assess implementations of TILT, characterize the impact on staff and patron wellbeing, and recognize how MSW interns can effectively support program development.

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Palumbo

Showcase Advisor: Wonhyung Lee

Abstract: As someone who has worked closely with children that have special needs, I understand the significance of respite care for families, including individuals with developmental delays and people with significant medical needs. Respite services are essential for the well-being of caregivers, helping to prevent mental health issues and burnout. I plan to create an academic showcase that describes what respite care is and emphasizes why it is important. I will incorporate scientific research from peer-reviewed articles and journals, as well as utilize the information gathered through personal testimonials of families who have benefited from this service.

Presenter(s): Stephanie Fisher

Showcase Advisor: Loretta Pyles

Abstract: DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies intend to bridge gaps in representation and equity across workplaces and public institutions. Through analysis of the 2018 New York State Executive Order 187 Ensuring Diversity and Inclusion and Combating Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace, this presentation will address the gaps in the policy for people with disabilities.  It will further review how policy makers and practitioners in human service agencies within the developmental disability sector may reframe disability inclusion as an ethical and structural issue related to organizational strength. Although disability is identified as a protected category, this is often overlooked in implementation due to uninterrogated ableist beliefs and practices.  For DEI policies to be meaningfully inclusive, policies need intentional accessibility frameworks and cultural transformation to address barriers to inclusion. This presentation will also review actionable recommendations to strengthen DEI policies with a disability-centered lens for policy development and implementation.

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Davies

Showcase Advisor: Linda Mertz

Abstract: An analysis of value based payment structures from a social work lens and upcoming opportunities for rural New York to engage with for quality and accountable healthcare.