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UC Davis Human Services

Changing Practice. Transforming Lives

Our Programs

From training programs to organizational consulting, our distinct programs work together to provide seamless support for human services organizations seeking to improve the quality of services for children, adults, families and communities.

Adult Protective Services Academy

Supporting Northern California's APS workforce to ensure that abused and vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities receive trauma-informed, high-quality interventions and services.

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California Title IV-E Education Program

Providing professional education and monetary support to undergraduate and graduate social work students who intend to pursue or continue a career in the field of public child welfare.

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Custom Training and Services

Offering customized and open enrollment training and workforce development services to organizations that serve vulnerable children, adults and families.

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Northern Academy

Providing training, coaching, technical assistance and consultation services to child welfare agencies in 28 Northern California counties and three tribes.

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Research and Evaluation

Serving the multidisciplinary needs of human services organizations with an emphasis on family-centered practice and integrating practice approaches to improve outcomes for children and families.

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Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice

Serving the multidisciplinary needs of human services organizations with an emphasis on family-centered practice and integrating practice approaches to improve outcomes for children and families.

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Learn More

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Conferences and Events

Learn about our upcoming events

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Latest News

What's new in the field of Human Services?

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Year in Review

Data and highlights from 2024-2025

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About Us

Learn more about Human Services as an organization

Explore

Training and services available from Human Services at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education

Administrative Staff Training

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Adults and Aging

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Behavioral Health

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California Title IV-E Education Program

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Capacity Building and Organizational Development

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Child Welfare

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Coaching in Human Services

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Continuous Quality Improvement

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Early Intervention 0-5

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Eligibility and Self-Sufficiency

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Family Finding and Engagement

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Fiscal Academy

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Leadership Development

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Peer Partners

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Research and Evaluation Services

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Training Series

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Tribal Programs

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Workforce Develpment

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Wraparound Services

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