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FSU Partnership Supports Early Childhood Development in Leon County Schools

The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops Center) at the FSU College of Social Work (FSU CSW) and the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) teamed up to make an important impact on early childhood education in Leon County through a collaborative initiative funded by the Children’s Services Council of Leon County.

Social Work Student Receives Award in FSU Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition

MSW student Monica Mardones heard about the inaugural Graduate Student Op-Ed Competition from The Graduate School through an FSU communication and decided to apply. The competition challenged enrolled FSU graduate students to participate by writing an “op-ed,” short for “opposite the editorial page” article that expresses an author’s informed opinion on a current issue or topic of interest.

FSU College of Social Work Celebrates 2024 Alumni Award and Scholarship Recipients

The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2024 Scholarship and Awards dinner during the 2024 FSU Homecoming week. The event honored six distinguished social work graduates and 112 student scholars.

More than $160K in scholarships was provided to undergraduate and graduate social work students with interests in areas including child welfare, social policy, international social work, social work practice and military veterans.

FSU Center Launches Clinical Rebound & Recovery for Early Childhood Program

The Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children (Stoops Center) recently launched a groundbreaking program designed to enhance your work with young clients.

The innovative Clinical Rebound & Recovery for Early Childhood professional certification is for clinicians working with children ages 3 to 8. The program provides invaluable tools to help young clients connect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—fostering emotional and behavioral regulation through a structured, evidence-based intervention.

MSW Student Serves as an Advocate for Change through Student Government and Beyond

Jamila Alleyne was born in Tallahassee, Florida, but she did not return until she joined the FSU College of Social Work as a graduate student in the MSW Program Clinical pathway while pursuing the Leadership in Executive and Administrative Development (LEAD) certificate.

Raised in Toronto, Canada, her passion for advocating for Black families and drive to influence policy changes to improve the lives of disadvantaged populations inspired her to pursue a career in social work.

Hispanic American Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 marks the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the unique history, diverse cultures, beautiful traditions, and rich contributions of Hispanic Americans whose heritage has roots in Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Enacted into law in August 1988, the month is celebrated over 30 days to recognize the number of Central American countries that achieved independence in September and October, including Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras.