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
This entire cohort will now be held virtual.
- 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 August 15, 2023
- Intro to Child Development August 16, 2023
- Trauma-Informed Practice August 17, 2023
- Fairness and Equity August 18, 2023 (1/2 day)
Module 2
- Child and Family Teaming September 12, 2023
- Legal Procedures September 13, 2023
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Working with Native American Families and Tribes September 14, 2023
Module 3
- Key Issues in Child Welfare October 10-11, 2023
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews October 12, 2023
- Critical Thinking & Assessment October 13, 2023(1/2 day)
Module 4
- Engagement & Interviewing November 6, 2023
- Interviewing Children November 7, 2023
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab November 8-9, 2023
Module 5
- Structured Tools & Assessment Skills Lab December 5-6, 2023
- SOP Foundational Institute December 7-8, 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 January 9, 2024
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency and Well-Being January 10, 2024
- Transition Practice January 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.