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 cohort will be held in-person at the Red Lion Hotel, Eureka, 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 Academy@ucdavis.edu
Module 1
- Orientation to CA Child Welfare Practice Jan. 28, 2025
- Intro to Child Development Jan. 29, 2025
- Trauma-Informed Practice Jan. 30, 2025
- Fairness and Equity Jan. 31, 2025 (1/2 day)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming Feb. 25, 2025
- Legal Procedures Feb. 26, 2025
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes Feb. 27, 2025
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare March 17-18, 2025
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews March 19, 2025
- Critical Thinking & Assessment March 20, 2025 (1/2 day)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing April 8, 2025
- Interviewing Children April 9, 2025
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab April 10-11, 2025
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab May 20-21, 2025
- SOP Foundational Institute May 22-23, 2025
(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 June 10, 2025
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being June 11, 2025
- Transition Practice June 12, 2025
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.