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Serving Vulnerable Children & Families through Church-Related Agencies: Practice & Leadership Issues

Presenter(s): 
Diana Garland, PhD
$21.00
Member Price: 
$16.80

Training description: 

This innovative training will overview the distinctive characteristics of religiously-affiliated and church-related agencies in the social work practice field of child welfare services, from prevention services to services for abused children. This training will present case studies of actual practice issues and dilemmas. It will describe how social workers can provide leadership in defining the mission, potential, and programs of these important agencies.

CE category: 
Administration and Work with Organizations
Social Work Ethics, Values, and Professional Relationships
Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment
Public Administration and Policy
No. of CE Hours: 
1.75
Training format: 
audio-based
Practice Level(s): 
Basic: Student/BSW Level
Intermediate: MSW Level
Target Audience: 
Social workers and related professionals
Social work students
Human services professionals
Clergy
Learning Objectives: 

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the distinctive characteristics of religiously affiliated/church-related agencies in social work

2. Articulate the distinction between integrating faith and spirituality in direct practice and in the organizational processes of an agency

3. Explore models of innovative programs in church-related agencies

View Training PowerPoint File: 
PDF icon GarlandDSErving Vulnerable.pdf
Audio File Excerpt: 
Audio icon GarlandDVulnerableChildren022304Sample.mp3
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Presenter Bio: 

Diana Garland is inaugural Dean of the School of Social Work, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, where she has served on the faculty since 1997. Her latest book is Inside Out Families: Living the Faith Together, a result of a research project identifying community service as the most significant contributor to a growing faith among children, adults, and families. She is author, co-author, or editor of 17 other books, including NACSW's Church Social Work. Her book Family Ministry: A Comprehensive Guide (InterVarsity Press) was winner of the 2000 Book of the Year Award of the Academy of Parish Clergy at Princeton Seminary. She is known for her leadership with congregations in family and community ministry and for her research on the faith life of families. She earned her MSSW and PhD from University of Louisville (KY). She is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas.