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Iowa Success Story: Advocating for Foster Families

March 8, 2013 by Gabriela Acosta | 1

As we travel the country to visit Bachelor of Social Work programs and attend graduate school fairs, we have met some amazing professors and future social workers who are doing …

Ten Reasons to Volunteer on a Hotline

February 15, 2013 by Gabriela Acosta | 1

Hotlines, or helplines, provide different types of support over the phone, from information, advice and referrals to crisis intervention services for those in distress. Hotline work is …

One Woman’s Journey to the MSW@USC

February 8, 2013 by Gabriela Acosta | 3

Since I was very young, I’ve always had a strong feeling that I would eventually pursue a career helping those in need. I wanted to do something that would make …

All School Day 2013: Does Wealth Mean Better Health?

January 25, 2013 by Joshua John | 0

This year’s All School Day for all USC School of Social Work students will highlight the important issue of health disparities, which social workers are likely to face sometime during …

Autistic or Artistic?

January 17, 2013 by Joshua John | 2

When I left my previous job with an after-school program, I told the children under my supervision I was leaving to work with autistic children. One of the kids raised …

A Mother’s Guide to the MSW@USC

December 21, 2012 by Joshua John | 3

A mother knows that there is nothing better than the sound of little feet scampering about the house on a Saturday morning. She knows how a peanut-butter-and-jelly-smeared face coming in …

Shedding Light on America’s Homeless Veterans [Infographic]

November 20, 2012 by Joshua John | 3

This year, Veterans Day was observed on November 11, but the entire month of November is a time to consider the sacrifices our nation’s veterans. As we honor their …

Getting Your Head in the Game: How to Tackle Graduate School

November 15, 2012 by lnalder | 0

The whistle has been blown. You’ve been tackling the rigors of graduate school for a while now, but it is becoming more difficult to keep up your stamina. It’s 4 …

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