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Annette Semanchin Jones.
Annette Semanchin Jones

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Phone: 716-645-1862

Email: amsemanc@buffalo.edu

Questions about field education? Contact

Mike Lynch.
Michael Lynch

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Phone: 716-645-1236

Email: mrlynch2@buffalo.edu

Child Welfare Enhanced Opportunities

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A unique opportunity exists for MSW students interested in child welfare. The Child Welfare Leaders Initiative is a certificate program for students interested in gaining skills in many components of child welfare.

Child Welfare Leaders Initiative

Combining a field placement in child welfare with seminars focused on relevant topics pertaining to child welfare, participants will gain exposure to a wide range of topics and have opportunities to network and develop leadership skills within the field. The Initiative includes:

Core Components

Enhanced Educational Opportunities

  • A field placement in a child welfare setting (prerequisite).
  • One to two monthly seminars (1.5 hours each).
  • Engage in dialogue about pertinent topics in child welfare.
  • Develop personalized leadership development plans.

Professional Development Opportunities

  • Cohort experience - connect with other students interested in child welfare.
  • Opportunities to network with current child welfare practitioners and leaders.
  • Earn a certificate in Child Welfare Leadership upon completion of the initiative.

Seminar topics may include:

  • Applying core concepts of trauma to child welfare practice.
  • Leadership development opportunities.
  • Role of supervision in child welfare practice.
  • Innovative approaches in child welfare.
  • Addressing racial disproportionality.

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