Testa works to ensure foster youth voices are heard
With help and encouragement from Professor Mark Testa, several former foster care children are working to help researchers and policymakers better understand the experiences of children in the welfare system. Their work is part of an ongoing campaign to resolve the “wicked problems” of child welfare. Read story
Student discovers true calling and passion for social work
Kathryn Kevin spent much of her childhood dismissing any urges to be a social worker. Although she admired the profession, she also knew just how challenging the work could be. But she finally realized her desire to help others outweighed any uncertainties about a social work career. Read story
VIDEO: The year in pictures
Some highlights of the past year at the School of Social Work, featuring students, faculty, staff, alumni, field instructors, and friends of the School. See video
▪ Jan. 17 - Reception at SSWR conference in San Antonio, Texas ▪ Feb. 10 - Clinical Lecture Series in Chapel Hill - Working effectively with emotionally vulnerable clients, with Becca Edwards, LCSW ▪ Feb. 17 - FREE workshop on community-based partnerships for effective youth violence prevention, with Daniel Flannery, Ph.D. ▪ March 10-11 - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (not targeted at mental health providers) ▪ March 19 - Clinical Lecture Series in Winston-Salem - Critical Time Intervention, presented by Bebe Smith, MSW, LCSW ▪ March 24 - Clinical Lecture Series in Chapel Hill - Ethics of self-determination in aging adults, with Tanya Richmond, LCSW
