WalletHub: Professor Azzi-Lessing Shares Expertise on Community-Based Supports for Children & Families
Dr. Azzi-Lessing emphasizes the importance of supporting family-based caregiving and addressing challenges within the foster care system.
BUSSW at SSWR: Presentations & Community-Building at 2025 Annual Conference
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have an impressive presence at the 2025 Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Annual Conference held in Seattle, Washington, January 15-19, 2025. BUSSW faculty, doctoral students and alumni will present their research to colleagues from across the country in dozens of program sessions, disseminating new findings that […]
Business Insider: Professor Azzi-Lessing Shares Expertise on Big Sisters Shouldering More Family Responsibilities than Other Siblings
“Eldest-daughter syndrome,” or additional familial responsibilities placed on firstborn daughters, can lead to stress, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries in the moment and later in life. Professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing from BU School of Social Work spoke to Business Insider on the importance of balancing big sister responsibilities with their own needs to prevent negative side […]
BUSSW Professors Share Expertise at 2024 Child Welfare League of America Conference
Profs. Lenette Azzi-Lessing, Julie Springwater, and Astraea Augsberger from BU School of Social Work were featured speakers at the Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) national conference recently held in Washington, DC. The theme, “Creating Meaningful Change,” focused on emerging approaches to promoting child safety, permanency, and well-being with an emphasis on equity and cultural […]
2/28: BUSSW Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs Host Virtual Child Welfare Workshop Led by Prof. Azzi-Lessing
The Off-Campus & Hybrid Programs at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) are hosting a free virtual workshop led by Prof. Lenette Azzi-Lessing about transforming our response to the needs of vulnerable children and their families. Her presentation, titled “Building Justice-Based Systems for Child and Family Well-Being,” will explore strategies for preventing unnecessary trauma […]
Professor Azzi-Lessing Co-Edits CWLA Book on Child Neglect, Inequity & Poverty
Lenette Azzi-Lessing, a professor at BU School of Social Work, is co-editor of a new book about child neglect, inequity and poverty published by the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA). According to CWLA, the book is a resource for those working with children and families experiencing neglect that will help “broaden understanding of the […]
The Enterprise: Professor Azzi-Lessing Advocates for More Mental Health Services for Students
The pandemic’s impact on youth mental health continues to affect young populations around the country. Experts state that schools can be a vital resource in combating the crisis, however there is a lack of investment in this area. In a recent article in a Brockton, Mass.-based news outlet, Professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing at BU School of […]
US News & World Report: Professor Azzi-Lessing Explains Factors in the Poverty Cycle
Many structural factors can lead to cycles of poverty which last for three generations or more, such as paying high interest rates and living in a low-income community. In a recent interview with US News & World Report, Professor Lenette Azzi-Lessing of BU School of Social Work offered several strategies to help combat the cycle […]
Professor Azzi-Lessing Highlights Perspectives of Families, Youths & Frontline Workers at 2022 CWLA Conference
Lenette Azzi-Lessing, a clinical professor and department chair at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), worked behind-the-scenes and took center stage at the Child Welfare League of America’s (CWLA) annual conference this fall. A longtime contributor to CWLA, Azzi-Lessing participated in the conference planning, presented in the closing panel and facilitated a panel discussion […]
CISWH News: Professor Azzi-Lessing & Lombe Receive Grant to Prevent Violence Against Children in South Africa
Addressing structural factors is essential to reducing violence against young children. This evidence-based approach is the foundation of a new program from BUSSW Professor Lennette Azzi-Lessing and Margaret Lombe, in their roles as affiliates for the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH). The professors received a grant from the Institute for Early Childhood […]