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 cohort will be held at the Gaia Hotel at 4125 Riverside Pl, Anderson, CA.
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 April 16, 2024
- Intro to Child Development April 17, 2024
- Trauma-Informed Practice April 18, 2024
- Fairness and Equity April 19, 2024 (1/2 day)
Module 2 In-Person Gaia Hotel
- Child & Family Teaming May 14,, 2024
- Legal Procedures May 15, 2024
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) & Working with Native American Families & Tribes May 16, 2024
Module 3 Virtual
- Key Issues in Child Welfare June 11-12, 2024
- Cultural Humility in Child Welfare Interviews June 13, 2024
- Critical Thinking & Assessment June 14, 2024
Module 4 In-Person Gaia Hotel
- Engagement & Interviewing July 16, 2024
- Interviewing Children July 17, 2024
- Child Maltreatment Identification Skills Lab July 18-19, 2024
Module 5 Virtual
- Structured Tools & Assessment Aug. 13-14, 2024
- SOP Foundational Institute Aug. 15-16, 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 Gaia Hotel
- Teaming with Families to Develop Behavioral Case Plans Sept. 10,2024
- Managing the Plan: Supporting Safety, Permanency & Well-Being Sept. 11, 2024
- Transition Practice Sept. 12, 2024
Please refer to the Core 3.5 Overview document for information on the full requirements of the program, including eLearnings and Field Activities.