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Social Work is a rewarding profession in which we have the privilege of working with diverse individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations to assist in achieving goals, solving problems and promoting justice. The School of Social Work at Michigan State University is a special place to prepare for this work as it combines the resources of a major university with a personal commitment to each student's learning and professional development. Through our BSW program with its signature theme of diversity, our MSW program with concentrations in clinical practice and organizational and community practice, and our Ph.D program with its dedication to social work leadership enriched by interdisciplinary perspectives, the School of Social Work is an important part of MSU's goals of advancing knowledge and transforming lives.

Faculty
Spotlight

Dr. John Seita and research specialist Angelique Day, both "graduates" of the foster care system, have funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to study the immediate and long-term needs of those who have aged-out of foster care. You can listen to a podcast interview with Seita at: http://spartanpodcast.com/?p=356

You can also hear an interview with Director Gary Anderson. He elaborates on the research and outreach emphases of the School, describes some of the school's initiatives like the blended statewide program and mandated reporting; he also talks about the state of social work in the US and dispels some of the misconceptions associated with social work. Go to: http://spartanpodcast.com/?p=345

Kinship Care
Resource Center

The Kinship Care Resource Center has a new web address! The newly refurbished web site for our Kinship Care Resource Center is now available at its new URL: http://kinship.msu.edu/

Kinship care has been defined as the provision of full time nurturing and protection of children by adults other than parents who have a family relationship bond with the children The Center provides support for the physical, emotional, cultural, and social well-being of kinship families in the state of Michigan. The Center also provides a statewide toll free hotline (800-535-1218).

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