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.
The in-person modules will be held at the Ukiah Conference Center 200 S School St, Ukiah, CA 95482.
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]
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 Jan.30, 2024
- Intro to Child Development Jan. 31, 2024
- Trauma-Informed Practice Feb. 1, 2024
- Fairness and Equity Feb. 2, 2024 (1/2 day)
Module 2 In-Person Ukiah Conference Center
- Child & Family Teaming Feb. 27, 2024
- Legal Procedures Feb. 28, 2024
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) & Working with Native American Families & Tribes Feb. 29, 2024
Module 3 Virtual
- Key Issues in Child Welfare March 25-March 26, 2024
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews March 27, 2024
- Critical Thinking & Assessment March 28, 2024
Module 4 In-Person Ukiah Conference Center
- Engagement & Interviewing April. 23, 2024
- Interviewing Children April 24, 2024
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab April 25-26, 2024
Module 5 Virtual
- Structured Tools & Assessment May 21-22, 2024
- SOP Foundational Institute May 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 Ukiah Conference Center
- Teaming with Families to Develop Behavioral Case Plans June 25, ,2024
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency & Well-Being June 26, 2024
- Transition Practice June 27, 2024
Please refer to the Core 3.5 Overview document for information on the full requirements of the program, including eLearnings and Field Activities.