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A couple seated on a couch with a young child speaks to an adoption social worker.
Adoption social workers play a vital role in matching children with prospective families. Explore this profession and the necessary steps to enter the field.
A group of social workers have a discussion.
How is interdisciplinary collaboration in social work empowering? Discover how a Master of Social Work prepares social workers to build valuable partnerships.
A social worker and a child sit facing each other at a table while the child draws on a clipboard.
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.
Four people wearing matching blue T-shirts sort donations of food and clothing.
What are social work field placements in social work education? Explore the benefits of social work field placements and how they advance your career.
A social worker sits across from a client and holds their hands.
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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Miscarriages are a common but dreadful experience that every expecting couple fears. When they occur, they do so suddenly, usually without warning. In their wake, it can be difficult to identify and handle the feelings that follow.
A smiling social worker looks over their shoulder.
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.
A smiling school social worker talks to a student.
How does a school social worker support students, families and schools? Explore school social worker roles and the invaluable services these professionals deliver.
A social worker smiles with an older client.
What role does a geriatric social worker play in senior care? Explore how geriatric social workers support older adults and make a meaningful difference.
A hospice social worker holds the hand of a hospice patient.
What does it take to become a hospice social worker? Discover the invaluable role hospice social workers play in providing dignified end-of-life care.