Young people in foster care often don’t feel they have choice and voice in making decisions about their lives. Studies show that when they age out of the foster system, they are less likely than their same-aged peers to participate in community service, trust the government or vote in a national election. Recognizing this reality, […]
Doctoral students and faculty from Boston University School of Social Work join social work scholars from across the country at this year’s Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, January 16–21. Browse through the listings below to find out the who, what and when of featured BUSSW presenters. All sessions take place at the […]
BUSSW professor Julie Sweeney Springwater has been honored by the National Staff Development and Trainers Association (NSTDA) with their 2018 Career Achievement Award for Exceptional Leadership and Educational Contributions to the Field of Health and Human Services. The NSTDA, a group within the larger American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), is comprised of state and […]
After tapping BU School of Social Work adjunct associate professor and macro chair, Julie Springwater, to its interim board earlier this year, the organization has now named the professor to its newly seated Board of Directors. Springwater brings a macro social work background that includes child welfare policy, workforce development, positive youth development, and […]