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
AN APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED TO ATTEND.
Cohort Course Schedule
- 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 February 13, 2024
- Intro to Child Development February 14, 2024
- Trauma-Informed Practice February 15, 2024
- Fairness and Equity February 16, 2024 (1/2 day)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming March 12, 2024
- Legal Procedures March 13, 2024
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes March 14, 2024
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare April 9-10, 2024
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews April 11, 2024
- Critical Thinking & Assessment April 12, 2024 (1/2 day)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing May 7, 2024
- Interviewing Children May 8, 2024
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab May 9-10, 2024
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab June 4-5, 2024
- SOP Foundational Institute June 6-7, 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
- Teaming with Families to Develop Behavioral Case Plans July 9, 2024
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being July 10, 2024
- Transition Practice July 11, 2024
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.