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
COURSE MAKE-UP REQUESTS: In order to be enrolled in select courses within this cohort for make-up, please email your request to Academy@ucdavis.edu
Cohort Course Schedule
- Full day trainings: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Half-day trainings: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Module 1 Virtual
- Orientation to CA Child Welfare Practice Oct. 31, 2023
- Intro to Child Development Nov. 1, 2023
- Trauma-Informed Practice Nov. 2, 2023
- Fairness and Equity Nov. 3, 2023 (1/2 day)
Module 2 (In-Person at University Park Inn & Suites, Davis)
- Child & Family Teaming Nov. 28, 2023
- Legal Procedures Nov. 29, 2023
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) & Working with Native American Families & Tribes Nov. 30, 2023
Module 3 (Virtual)
- Key Issues in Child Welfare Dec. 19-20, 2023
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews Dec.21, 2023
- Critical Thinking & Assessment Dec. 22, 2023 (1/2 day)
Module 4 (In-Person at University Park Inn & Suites, Davis)
- Engagement & Interviewing Jan. 23, 2024
- Interviewing Children Jan. 24, 2024
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab Jan. 25-26, 2024
Module 5 (Virtual)
- Structured Tools & Assessment Feb. 20-21, 2024
- SOP Foundational Institute Feb. 22-23, 2024
(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 (In-Person at University Park Inn & Suites, Davis)
- Teaming with Families to Develop Behavioral Case Plans March 19, ,2024
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency & Well-Being March 20, 2024
- Transition Practice March. 21, 2024
Please refer to the Core 3.5 Overview document for information on the full requirements of the program, including eLearnings and Field Activities.