Core for Social Workers provides a foundational understanding and skill set related to child welfare practice in California. The goal is to provide training that reflects real world application of knowledge and skill to daily child welfare practice. Additionally, Core for Social Workers allows participants to build a network of support with colleagues in Northern California as they work through the variety of key concepts and foundations of child welfare practice.
Cohort Course Schedule
This entire cohort will be held in-person in DAVIS, CA.
- Full day trainings: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Half-day trainings: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
COURSE MAKE-UP REQUESTS: In order to be enrolled in select courses within this cohort for make-up, please email your request to [email protected]
Module 1
- Orientation to CA Child Welfare Practice Aug. 9, 2022
- Intro to Child Development Aug. 10, 2022
- Trauma-Informed Practice Aug. 11, 2022
- Fairness and Equity Aug. 12, 2022(1/2 day)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming Sept. 6, 2022
- Legal Procedures Sept. 7, 2022
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes Sept. 8, 2022
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare Oct. 4-5, 2022
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews Oct. 6, 2022
- Critical Thinking & Assessment Oct. 7, 2022 (1/2 day)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing Nov. 1, 2022
- Interviewing Children Nov. 2, 2022
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab Nov. 3-4, 2022
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab Dec. 6-7, 2022
- SOP Foundational Institute Dec. 8-9, 2022
(The SOP Foundational Institute is not part of the statewide standardized Core requirements but is a regional addition. If students miss this class, they will still successfully complete Core.)
Module 6
- Teaming with Families to Develop Behavioral Case Plans Jan. 10, 2023
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being Jan. 11, 2023
- Transition Practice Jan. 12, 2023
Please note this schedule only lists the classroom requirements for the Core for Social Workers program. Please refer to the Core 3.5 Overview document for information on the full requirements of the program, including eLearnings and Field Activities.
COVID Policy
When arriving at the training facility for each module, learners must show proof of vaccination via CDC Vaccine Card (phone image acceptable) or digital vaccine record from the State of California, OR a negative COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours (must be a lab/PCR test; home tests/antigen tests are not valid).
Learners should not attend training if they have had an exposure to COVID within the last 10 days or if they have any symptoms of COVID not related to a chronic condition, regardless of a negative COVID test.
It is recommended that learners wear a mask/facial covering that completely covers their nose and mouth at all times while in the training facility.