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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 4, 2018 | Comments Off on April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

  National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April communities are especially encouraged to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies […]

April 1 – May 6: Donate to Pack A Backpack Drive™

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 2, 2018 | Comments Off on April 1 – May 6: Donate to Pack A Backpack Drive™

  Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive began on April 1, 2018 and ends on May 6, 2018. Packaged For Success is once again collecting backpacks (and duffel bags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen boys in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. Backpacks will be delivered in May during National Foster Care […]

Upcoming Career Workshop for New Social Workers

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 30, 2018 | Comments Off on Upcoming Career Workshop for New Social Workers

Social Work Month is coming to a close. During this 2018 Social Work Month, I interviewed seven amazing women who shared their experiences, advice, and hopes about the field of social work. These women have all taken different social work paths, but each has used her empathy, education, and vision to make a difference. Check […]

Annual Pack A Backpack Drive™ Begins April 1, 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Annual Pack A Backpack Drive™ Begins April 1, 2018

  Annual Pack A Backpack Drive™ Begins April 1, 2018 Our Annual Pack A Backpack™ Drive begins April 1, 2018 and ends on May 6, 2018. We are collecting backpacks (and duffel bags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen boys in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. Backpacks will be delivered in May […]

Social Work Month Interview with Anim Aweh, MSW, ACSW

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Anim Aweh, MSW, ACSW

  Anim Aweh, MSW, ACSW is originally from Boston, Massachusetts but now serves women in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of a major health insurance company in California. Anim is a medical social worker who earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from University of Massachusetts in Amherst. While working in the finance department […]

Social Work Month Interview with Tacarra Cook, BSW, MA

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Tacarra Cook, BSW, MA

  Tacarra Cook had plans to major in child psychology until she learned about social work. She earned an AA degree in social work after realizing that she wanted to work with youth in a more hands on capacity. Tacarra says that she wanted to be that positive change in the lives of youth – […]

Social Work Month Interview with Andrea Imafidon, LMSW, LCSW

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 21, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Andrea Imafidon, LMSW, LCSW

  “Healing is an evolving action”, says Andrea Imafidon. During her interview for social work month, Andrea shared her desire to help the whole person heal – without red tape. She doesn’t just want to treat those she encounters in her work, she wants to get to the root of the issues. Andrea wants people […]

Social Work Month Interview with Susan Shewchuk, LCSW-C

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Susan Shewchuk, LCSW-C

  Susan Shewchuk earned a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Clothing.  She taught textiles, clothing, and art as a Middle School Home Economics teacher. After living in Europe for a few years, Susan returned home to the United States and spent 15 years with the National 4-H Counci,l first as an Administrative Assistant then as […]

Social Work Month Blog Interview with Sydney Wilson, MSW

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Blog Interview with Sydney Wilson, MSW

  “Lead with passion and put action with your plans. Don’t try to fit into a social work field or job description unless it inspires you”, is the advice that Sydney Wilson, MSW, has for social work students and recent social work graduates.   Sydney completed one semester as a Business Communications major at Arizona […]