I became a Social Worker by accident while at UCLA, studying for B.A. and M.A. in History. With no job in sight, I saw one for a state job in “public welfare” and took it when offered. After 4 months of training in all of the rules and regulations required of an applicant to be […]
Be an Agent of Change: Ray Schwartz (’70) Recounts His 50 Years in Social Work
Posted on May 8, 2018 ·
Reflections on Macro Project at Ciudad de los Niños by Nadia Hurtado
Posted on September 22, 2015 ·
Last year I had the opportunity to complete my first year practicum at Ciudad de los Niños, an agency located in Tijuana, Mexico. Ciudad de los Niños is a non-profit agency that mostly serves low income families in need of behavioral and developmental services for their children. One of the main services at Ciudad de […]
Social Work and Interns at Survivors of Torture, International by Carin Anderson
Posted on December 8, 2014 ·
Survivors of Torture, International (SURVIVORS) was founded in 1997 to fill a gap in services for survivors in San Diego County. Their program takes a holistic approach to healing with psychotherapy, psychiatry, psychological evaluations and medial affidavits for asylum seekers, medical case management, and interpreters. Additionally, SURVIVORS offers case management. Tammy Pham is a MSW […]
Filed Under: Diversity, International Social Work, Mental Health, Social Work Internships/Field
A Day in the Life of the Field Director in Fall by Candy Elson, LCSW
Posted on October 14, 2014 ·
What does October or Fall mean to you? Back to school? Pumpkin scones and lattes at Starbucks, or as the eloquent English poet said, “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. For field faculty, it means we are on the road for our site visits, a highlight of the academic year, as we get to be […]
Filed Under: Field Practice, Social Work Education, Social Work Internships/Field
Chula Vista Veterans Home Social Workers Pay it Forward by Robert Winkler
Posted on September 16, 2014 ·
Social work is an important element in providing care to residents at Veterans Home of California – Chula Vista. The professionals who perform this vital role are often part of a continuous cycle of mentorship beginning during their formal educations. Some of the duties of the home’s social workers include, but are not limited to: […]
Filed Under: Social Work Internships/Field, Veterans
