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 now be held VIRTUALLY.
- 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 Apr. 19, 2021
- Intro to Child Development Apr. 20, 2021
- Trauma-Informed Practice Apr. 21, 2021
- Fairness and Equity Apr. 22, 2021 (1/2 day)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming May 17, 2021
- Legal Procedures May 18, 2021
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes May 19, 2021
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare Jun. 14-15, 2021
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews Jun. 16, 2021
- Critical Thinking & Assessment Jun. 17, 2021 (1/2 day)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing Jul. 19, 2021
- Interviewing Children Jul. 20, 2021
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab Jul 21-22, 2021
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab Aug. 16-17, 2022
- SOP Foundational Institute Aug. 18-19, 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 Sep. 13, 2022
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being Sep. 14, 2022
- Transition Practice Sep. 15, 2022
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.