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Community-based Approaches to Health Education and Promotion

How can community-based health education empower people to improve their wellness? Explore a VCU faculty member’s health education and promotion work in action.
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The Role of Foster Care Social Workers in Promoting Child Welfare

How does a foster care social worker promote child welfare? Explore the role of foster care social workers and the effects of foster care on children.
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Social Work Research Methods That Drive the Practice

What is social work research? Learn more about the data-driven research designs and social work research methods that drive modern policy and practice.
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How Social Workers Help Children with Behavioral Health Challenges

In social work, behavioral health outcomes for children often depend on early treatment. Explore children’s behavioral health and the role of social workers.
A couple seated on a couch with a young child speaks to an adoption social worker.

What Does an Adoption Social Worker Do?

Adoption social workers play a vital role in matching children with prospective families. Explore this profession and the necessary steps to enter the field.
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The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Social Work

How is interdisciplinary collaboration in social work empowering? Discover how a Master of Social Work prepares social workers to build valuable partnerships.
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Social Work Specializations and How to Choose the Right One

What social work specialization should you choose? Learn more about the main social work specializations and how to choose a career path in social work.
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How Do Social Work Field Placements Work?

What are social work field placements in social work education? Explore the benefits of social work field placements and how they advance your career.
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Social Work and Vulnerable Populations: The Impact of the Pandemic

Social workers serve vulnerable populations, especially during the pandemic. Learn more about how social workers have responded to the coronavirus pandemic.
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5 Benefits of Being a Social Worker

What are the benefits of being a social worker? Explore the rewards of being a social worker and how they make an impact on individuals and communities.