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Loan forgiveness programs for social work students
Talk to almost any social worker and you will likely hear that the expected career income was not the primary driver of their decision to choose social work as a profession. While most social workers are motivated by their desire to help others, income still plays an undeniably critical role in one’s quality of life, […]
April 12th, 2017
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Funding opportunities for social work students
For students earning a Bachelor of Social Work, there are many scholarship and fellowship opportunities that can help pay for the cost of education. Typically, the amount of financial support can vary from a couple of hundred dollars to a few thousand. When searching for scholarships or fellowships, students should pay close attention to the […]
March 27th, 2017
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Celebrating 2017 Social Work Month
Every year, the month of March is celebrated as the National Social Work Month. As such, it offers a unique opportunity to highlight the contributions of more than 600,000 social workers around the country for the impact they make in our society every day. This year’s Social Work Month theme is “Social Workers Stand Up!” […]
March 15th, 2017
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Cyberbullying: When social media is part of the problem and how social workers can respond
In our recent post on setting client boundaries, we discussed some of the ways social workers can manage client relationships in the age of social media, such as instituting a social media policy and not interacting with clients on social media channels. However, what happens when social media is part of the problem the client […]
January 16th, 2017
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Health Care Policy Update: Substance Abuse Treatment
In our recent post on Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor, we shared some of the health care issues surrounding the fight against drug addiction, including the significant treatment gap in America. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), more than 20 million Americans suffering from substance abuse who needed treatment in […]
January 11th, 2017
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Social work and law: a holistic approach to helping those in need
In the world of social work, helping those in need is not always a matter of just providing social services. Sometimes, a case may involve legal issues such as evictions or domestic abuse requiring the help of legal professionals. Recognizing the need for a multi-dimensional approach to helping the most disadvantaged members of our society […]
May 16th, 2016
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Social Work Program Accreditation and Professional Licensing
If you are thinking about pursuing a bachelor of social work, there are a few important things you should know, about program accreditation and its impact on professional licensing. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) awards accreditation only to programs that meet specific standards. As of June 2015, the CSWE has accredited 506 baccalaureate […]
October 28th, 2015
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