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 In-Person.
- 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 Aug. 1, 2023
- Intro to Child Development Aug. 2, 2023
- Trauma-Informed Practice Aug. 3, 2023
- Fairness and Equity Aug 4, 2023 (1/2 days)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming Aug 29, 2023
- Legal Procedures Aug 30, 2023
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes Aug 31, 2023
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare Sept. 26-27, 2023
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews Sept.28, 2023
- Critical Thinking & Assessment Sept. 29, 2023 (1/2 days)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing Oct. 24, 2023
- Interviewing Children Oct. 25, 2023
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab Oct. 26-27, 2023
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab Nov. 14-15, 2023
- SOP Foundational Institute Nov. 16-17 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 Dec. 12, 2023
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being Dec. 13, 2023
- Transition Practice Dec. 14, 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.