In a story on Yahoo Finance, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) provision within the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” is examined and while it may seem to benefit families, it provides little appeal for low-income, mixed-status, immigrant families who will see minimal relief and even less inclusion. The new CTC policy raises the tax […]
Two faculty members and an MSW student from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) teamed up with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) to evaluate the needs of an essential workforce: infant and early childhood mental health care providers. The researchers – Prof. Alicia Mendez, Prof. Ruth Paris, MSPCC’s […]
Caren Hunter (CAS’99, SSW’25, Wheelock’25) and her daughter Annica Hunter (CGS’23, CAS’25) both graduated from Boston University in 2025, sharing a unique academic journey that deepened their bond. Caren, an MSW student at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) earned a dual degree in social work and education, while Annica completed her undergraduate degree in […]
BU School of Social Work proudly announces that Prof. Judith Scott has been elected Treasurer of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Black Caucus for the 2025–2027 term. Her appointment began at the recent SRCD Biennial Meeting held in Minneapolis. Founded in 1973, the SRCD Black Caucus is a multidisciplinary organization committed to […]