Social Work Faculty Elected Chair of Global Consortium Dedicated to Student Resiliency Efforts
Friday, February 19, 2021
A Florida State University faculty member has been elected to lead an international organization that is shaping and leading college student resilience efforts in the United States and worldwide.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
FSU Research Study Addresses Effects of Client Violence on Child Protection Workers
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Florida State University College of Social Work researchers have found a link between work-related violence and poor health outcomes for child protection workers.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Celebrating the FSU Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement Program and First-Generation Students
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) started in 1968 as the Horizon Unlimited program to provide services to underrepresented students at Florida State University. The Summer Enrichment Program was established a decade later to provide extra transition support for minority students enrolled at FSU.
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Faculty Member Appointed BSW Program and Professional Development Director
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Carol Campbell Edwards, a proud FSU College of Social Work graduate (MSW, 1985; BSW, 1984) and faculty member, was appointed as the new director of the BSW Program and Professional Development office at the college after the retirement of faculty member Pam Graham MacDill. Carol stepped into her roles starting in January 2020.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
FSU Alumna Appointed Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Shevaun Harris (MSW, 2004; BA, 2002) to serve as the secretary for the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Harris will replace DCF Secretary Chad Poppell.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
CFC Center: At a Glance, February 2021
Friday, February 05, 2021
Rebound and Recovery
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
Florida Institute for Child Welfare Updates
Thursday, February 04, 2021
Evaluation of the Guardianship Assistance Program
To fulfill the objectives of § 39.6225 Fla. Stat. Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) for an implementation evaluation, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare contracted with the University of Florida to complete the evaluation.
Several challenges to the implementation of the GAP were identified through focus groups and interviews with guardians and child welfare professionals responsible for implementing the new program.
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Alumni Honored as Panama City Notable ‘Nole
Friday, January 29, 2021
Growing up as a child in Natchez, Mississippi, Albert (AJ) Bacon was encouraged by church and family to reach out to others. Throughout his childhood, he also enjoyed the reward of teamwork as he played sports. When his brother joined the Marine Corps, and later the Army Reserves, AJ decided to take these interests of serving and collaboration to a higher purpose. To this end, AJ was particularly drawn to the U.S. Air Force as he was inspired by their motto, "Aim High" as well their mission and career opportunities.
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Social Work Students Selected for 2020 Florida Area Health & Education Center Scholars Program
Friday, January 29, 2021
Three social work students, Olivia Hitchcock, Sofie Adele Muench and Brandon Rowland are among nine FSU students selected in disciplines across campus to be a part of the 2020 cohort of the Florida Area Health and Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program.
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Podcast: Re-Imagining Child Welfare Through Technology and Innovation
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
January 2021 the Florida Institute for Child Welfare released the second season of its podcast focused on “Re-Imagining Child Welfare Through Technology and Innovation.” In this latest season of the podcast, listeners can learn about how technology, creativity and collaboration is changing and innovating child welfare practice.