Happy Social Work Month! This is a time to celebrate and honor the invaluable work that social workers do every day to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Social workers are the heart of social change, and their dedication to promoting social justice, human rights, and equality is truly inspiring. |
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SSW Uses Child Welfare Grant to Further the Education of DFCS leaders Thanks to a four-year, $650,000 grant, our Title IV-E Child Welfare program is providing Georgia DFCS leadership with social work training. Allison Dunnigan, assistant professor and director of our Title IV-E program, was recently interviewed in Georgia Magazine about how the grant is impacting child welfare in Georgia. Read more.
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| SSW CenHTRO 2022 Impact Report
Our Center on Human Trafficking Research and Outreach works to end human trafficking through research, programs, and policies. Read all about their efforts in their 2022 Impact report. Read more. |
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| New Blog on Farmer Stress and Wellbeing Launched
SSW faculty Anna Scheyett has launched a new blog, Thriving on the Farm, in a partnership between the UGA School of Social Work, UGA Cooperative Extension, and UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The blog contains expert advice on many aspects of stress and wellbeing for farmers and farm families. Most recent blog.
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Krishma Gajurel, a graduate research assistant, has been working on several research projects related to debt lending, mental health, and social welfare policy. In addition to her research work, she co-founded Digo Nepal, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and children in Nepal by providing education, healthcare, and support. Gajurel's research and community work reflect her commitment to making a positive impact in society and inspiring the next generation of change-makers. Read more
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Bryan Schroeder (MA ’06), a 2023 Bulldog 100 winner, is the Executive Director of Giving Kitchen, which helps food service workers in crisis through financial assistance and a connection to community resources. Headquartered in Atlanta, Giving Kitchen has helped over 10,000 food service workers in crisis, provided over $7 million in financial aid, and prevented over $11 million in excess costs. Bulldog 100 recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alum.
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March 30 is Dawg Day of Giving! Dawg Day of Giving is a 24-hour, worldwide event to improve the lives of our students and build tomorrow’s UGA. Join in by donating to the School of Social Work. By working as one united Bulldog Nation, we can turn one day of giving into a lifetime of opportunities for UGA students.
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Have you been promoted, started a new job, won an award or accomplished something amazing? |
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Join fellow Social Work Bulldogs committed to increasing access and affordability for the next generation. Your gift, no matter the size, empowers students to deliver innovative solutions for challenges and transform the way people experience life.
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