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 is a Fast-Track cohort where classroom trainings are scheduled over an 8-week period, rather than our standard 6-month time frame. 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 May 30, 2023
- Intro to Child Development May 31, 2023
- Trauma-Informed Practice Jun. 1, 2023
- Fairness and Equity Jun. 2, 2023 (1/2 day)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming Jun. 6, 2023
- Legal Procedures Jun. 7, 2023
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes Jun. 8, 2023
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare Jun. 20-21, 2023
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews Jun. 22, 2023
- Critical Thinking & Assessment Jun. 23, 2023 (1/2 day)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing Jun. 27, 2023
- Interviewing Children Jun. 28, 2023
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab Jun. 29-30, 2023
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab Jul. 11-12, 2023
- SOP Foundational Institute Jul. 13-14, 2023
(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 Jul. 18, 2023
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being Jul. 19, 2023
- Transition Practice Jul. 20, 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.