Celebrating Social Work Month

The child welfare workforce is made up of people from all backgrounds. This month, we are taking a little extra time to celebrate our colleagues who are social workers. A social work education increases job readiness, decreases burnout and turnover, improves outcomes, and prepares the workforce to address equity and disparity within the system. We hope you will explore the following resources to learn more about the role professional development and education play in developing and retaining a diverse and effective workforce.

• [1-pager] Social Work Degrees Are Leading the Child Welfare Workforce
• Social Work Month Website
• [1-pager] Reducing Disparities Through Indigenous Social Work Education
• [Infographic] Supporting Transition to Work as a Child Welfare Retention Strategy
• [1-pager] Studentsʼ Experiences of an Anishinaabe-Centered Social Work Education Program
• Resources to Support University-Agency Partnerships

Speaking of Celebrations...

Have you ever attended NCWWI's Child Welfare Worker Recognition Event?

This annual September event is part of Workforce Development Month and was created to:

• Inspire and energize the child welfare workforce
• Show appreciation for the good work that is happening all across the country
• Reconnect with one another and the reason we chose to do this work
• Remember that we all have the power through our daily actions to improve the system for children and families

So here's where we could use your help! Last year's theme was Reflect, Connect, Recharge. What do you think this year's theme should be?  Scan the QR code and add words and phrases that resonate with you.

P.S. Save the date for 9/12/23!

Understanding Public Perception

NCWWI is examining the public perception of child welfare from various perspectives. One of those is our workforce's perspective. If you are open to sharing your experience and thoughts during a two-hour moderated session in April, please complete the participation form by March 31, 2023.

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