• pronouns He/Him/His
  • education BA, California State University, Bakersfield
    MSW, University of Iowa
    PhD (Social Work), Boston University School of Social Work
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John Paul Horn, PhD (SSW’20), LMSW, studies higher education as a social/economic mobility mechanism for former foster youth. His focus is on the individual, relational, and organizational factors affecting educational outcomes. He works with Professor Renée Spencer on various mentoring projects and stays active in national child welfare policy advocacy efforts. His professional experience includes community practice, healthcare, education, training/technical assistance, and child welfare advocacy. Mr. Horn is a former foster youth of the California foster care system and a proud member of the Foster Care Alumni of America.

Areas of Expertise

Children, Youth, and Families; Community Engagement; Racial Justice; Social Policy and Poverty

Courses

ET 753: Ethics and the Social Work Profession
WP 707: Social Welfare Policy and Programs on Children
MP 759: Communities and Organizations: Analysis and Intervention

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