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UConn School of Social Work Faculty and Ph.D. Students to Present at SSWR 2025

University of Connecticut

Room: Willow A, Level 2 Author(s): Nathanael Okpych, PhD ; Jennifer Geiger, PhD Presentation: Crossing the Finish Line: Factors that Influence College Degree Completion for Students with Foster Care Backgrounds Time: 2:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m.

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April – May 2023 issue of Social Work Advocates Is Now Online

Social Work Blog

Aging Out of Foster Care Every year, more than 20,000 young adults age out of the foster care system. They are between the ages of 18 and 21, some having chosen to voluntarily remain in care after 18.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

This scholarship opportunity will help cover the costs of the LMSW exam to be able to further my progress toward my end goals. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities. After graduation, I plan to receive my LMSW, and eventually my LCSW.

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A Step Backward: Social Workers Weigh Impact of U.S. Supreme Court Rulings

Social Work Blog

All of these rulings are critical for us to talk about as a field,” says Duane Breijak, LMSW-Macro, executive director of NASW’s Michigan Chapter. The profession is challenged to help ease the pressure on individuals and families stemming from these decisions, which can create ethical challenges for social workers.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

After graduation I plan to take the test to get my LMSW and eventually work to get my LCSW. I have really enjoyed the environment and work I do there and intend to continue working for groups that advocate for accessible health care. I am currently completing my field education at the Community Health Center in Meriden.