On July 1, 2017, Florida Statute 409.996 (22) was amended to require the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to develop a statewide accountability system for residential group homes based on measurable quality standards. Funded by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare and DCF, a research team led by FSU College of Social Work faculty member Dr.
Prevent Child Abuse America was recently awarded a three-year grant for more than $1.05 million by the Center for Disease Control. The project examines the prevention effects of key public policy strategies, such as paid family leave and child care provisions, on the rate of child abuse and neglect and intimate partner violence (IPV).
Distinguished Research Professor Bruce Thyer was recently awarded a 2020 Educational Leadership Award by the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE). The organization, comprised of social work doctoral program directors worldwide who represent member universities, promotes excellence in social work doctoral education.
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare is pleased to welcome new colleagues and current colleagues into new roles. Join the institute in welcoming these colleagues into their new roles and learn about an opportunity to join the institute’s team.
While on her way to a meeting, Florida State University alumna and Bachelor of Social Work Program Director Pam MacDill (’77) walked past FSU’s Unconquered Statue standing tall and prominent outside of Doak Campbell Stadium.
Online MSW Student Matthew (Matt) Walsh sees many similarities between social work and law enforcement. As a person in law enforcement, Matt serves in multiple roles where social work skills as a helping professional come into play.
In a time when many people are finding themselves isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one organization is finding space both in-person and online to offer heart-centered listening. The organization Sidewalk Talk was established in 2014 by two San Francisco-based therapists who were heartbroken by the growing loneliness, violence and inequality they observed in their community.
As long as Taylor Roberts can remember, volleyball has been in her blood. Literally.
Though she actually began playing the sport when she was eight years old, she is thought to have taken her first steps on a volleyball court with a volleyball in her hands. With her mother, Sheila, her father, Jason, and her sister, Ashlyn, at her side.
For as long as she can remember, her mom was her coach, her sister was her teammate and her father was her biggest fan.
Florida State University College of Social Work recently launched a new level in its successful Professional Certification in Trauma and Resilience online series.
Although the Fall 2020 semester looks very different from previous fall semesters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the FSU College of Social Work is proud to welcome its newest cohort of doctoral students. Each comes to FSU with a wealth of previous experience in social work and a desire to make a difference in social work research and academia. Meet our Fall 2020 Doctoral Cohort:
