DSW Candidate – Mariah Lehnhoff, 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Addressing the De-Professionalization of the Child Welfare System Utilizing Intersectional Systems Theory in Social Work Education
DSW Candidate – Mariah Lehnhoff, CSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
4:00 PM-5:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Addressing the De-Professionalization of the Child Welfare System Utilizing Intersectional Systems Theory in Social Work Education
This presentation is broken down into three scholarships to highlight the consequences of the de-professionalization of the child welfare system and how social work education can improve the outcomes for children and families. The systematic literature review focuses on the role of social work in child welfare and examines data to determine how social work education is preparing competent professionals to work in child welfare. The conceptual scholarship introduces intersectional systems theory as a new conceptual framework to acknowledge and decimate the oppressive policies and practices in child welfare that have directly contributed to inequality and discrimination of Black youth and families. The application scholarship applies the new conceptual framework as previously outlined to current Title IV-E programs that provide social work students with unique and tactful learning experiences to re-professionalize the child welfare system with culturally and professionally prepared social workers. Child welfare professionals are directly responsible for making decisions in some of the most difficult, complex situations. It is imperative for child welfare professionals to understand culturally competent advocacy.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify and understand the systemic oppressive practices within the child welfare system that have led to unfavorable outcomes for children and families.
- Promote social and cultural justice for minority youth and families who have experience in the child welfare system.
- Participate in the generation of new knowledge and applications derived from evidence-based research.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
