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Professor Scott & Colleagues Recommend Anti-Racist Changes to the Child Welfare System

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The Conversation: Professor Augsberger & Collins Say Child Welfare System Failures Are Due to Child Poverty

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Professor Azzi Lessing Co-Edits CWLA’s Special Issue, “Poverty, Race, & Child Welfare”

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Professor Springwater Retires from Board of Child Welfare League of America After 20 Years of Contributions

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Professor Azzi-Lessing Named Senior Fellow at Child Welfare League of America

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Professor Azzi-Lessing’s Keynote Address at Hong Kong Symposium Focuses on Meeting Needs of Vulnerable Children & Families

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Professor Spencer Named Fellow at American Academy of Social Work & Welfare

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11/3: PhD Candidate Noor Toraif Speaks About the Child Welfare System

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8/24: CISWH’s Catalyst Center Offers Child Tax Credit Webinar

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Professor Azzi-Lessing Named Founding Member of National Committee on Equity at Child Welfare League of America

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The Hill: “Reform the Child Welfare System to Protect Vulnerable Children,” By Prof. Azzi-Lessing

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Medium: Professor Collins on COVID-19’s Impact on Youth in Foster Care and How You Can Help

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