Brittney Barros Briefs Congress on Foster Care Legislation
Brittney Barros, dual MSW and MPP student, will brief Congress this week on the Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act, legislation which Barros developed as a 2018 intern with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI).
Catie Bargerstock Receives NASW-MI’s 2021 MSW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship
MSW student Catie Bargerstock is the recipient of the 2021 MSW Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship from the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Worker (NASW).
Justin Hodge Appointed by Governor Whitmer to Community Action and Economic Opportunity Commission
Clinical Assistant Professor Justin Hodge, MSW ‘13, has been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. The commission was created to develop policies and programs to reduce poverty in the State of Michigan.
Sunggeun (Ethan) Park’s Research Published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review
Assistant Professor Sunggeun (Ethan) Park’s research is cited in the Stanford Social Innovation Review.
Tim Colenback - NDDSWA 2021 Years of Service Award Recipient
Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management Tim Colenback has received the National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions (NDDSWA) 2021 Years of Service Award.
School of Social Work Faculty Part of U-M Latinx Multi-Disciplinary Scholars Group
The U-M Working Group to Advance Social Science Scholarship and Teaching on Latinx Youth and Families — which includes Associate Professor David Córdova, Professor Lorraine Gutiérrez, Associate Professor Robert Ortega and Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross — is featured in Diverse Issues in H
Luke Shaefer Discusses Child Tax Credit with The New York Times
Professor Luke Shaefer discusses the child tax credits with The New York Times, “Of 4 Family Policies in Democrats’ Bill, Which Deserves Priority?” Shaefer argued: “The child tax credit is elegant in that it does something for all low- and middle-income families.” “It does the most to em
William Elliott Discusses New York City’s Child Savings Account Program
Professor William Elliott is quoted in a New York Times article about the effects of Child Savings Accounts. New York City has announced a pilot program in which a savings account with $100 will be opened for every public school kindergartener.
William Elliott Argues for Poverty Alleviation Programs and Child Savings Accounts
Professor William Elliott’s opinion article in the Gotham Gazette argues that poor children and families need both poverty alleviation and child savings programs.
Terri Friedline’s Study Cited in NBC News Article on Postal Banking
Associate Professor Terri Friedline’s study is cited in an NBC News article about a U.S. Postal Service pilot program offering financial services, which could lead to a return in postal banking. Friedline’s study showed that 69% of U.S.