Social work is part of public welfare, child welfare, mental health, criminal justice, policy and planning, substance abuse, advocacy and research. Below are just a few examples of some positions ...

Thursday marks 10 years since a Vermont woman shot and killed state social worker Lara Sobel and three of her own relatives.

A community college English assignment to write a poem about herself inspired Celine Gomez to pursue a career in social work and help her community.Now, Gomez, a graduate of the University of ...

Child and family social workers must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW). Many choose to advance their education and earn a master’s degree in social work (MSW).

The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) has, in its power, achievable steps to make that happen. The first, and arguably the most critical step, is avoiding social worker turnover.

Children's services has received good and outstanding Ofsted ratings following a council's "relentless ambition" to improve, ...

Youth and family social workers serve on the front lines alongside individuals and families in all phases of the family life cycle. The children, youth and families specialization will prepare you to ...

Then, in the late 1960s, she got her graduate’s degree and became a social worker, helping children trapped in abusive homes. “Connie was the kind of person that would do everything she could to try ...

The Child Life Specialist programs include the coursework required for eligibility to take the Child Life Professional Certification Exam. Certified Child Life Specialists often work in pediatric ...

Child Welfare workers nurture families and support permanent connections to enhance child well-being. Child welfare workers will work with parents to ensure children and their families have the tools ...

You will also need to complete a number of hours of supervised work and pass a state licensing exam, said Dr. Thomas MacCarty, associate dean of social sciences at SNHU. “Apart from the educational ...