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“Many women started out in what we call home missions, so I study missionaries. And then in the 1920s, a lot of those people became social workers as social work developed as a profession,” she said. “It really wasn’t considered a profession until the 1920s.”

‘Mothers of social work’: Notable women in history led the front lines of social change - The Baylor Lariat Scales stated that historically, women were on the front lines of social work, while the head social workers or supervisors at the top were men, but she believes that this has improved in recent generations.

Great to see students in the room and in zoom gathering at the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society info session with Student Club Advisor Dr. Marya Wright!

One of the most well-known pioneers in the field of social work is Jane Addams, who was the first woman to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. While she is known for her efforts across the country, Jane Addams’ work was most prominent in Chicago where she founded the Hull House.

HAAS: Recognizing women trailblazers in social work The month of March marked the celebration of both National Social Work Month and Women’s History Month. As a licensed clinical social worker, I want to recognize the history of

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“I believe most students come into the social work program because they want to help people. Sometimes, they have definite ideas of what that will look like, and sometimes, they have no idea other than they want to help."

Helping others: Careers in social work make an impact on families and communities Social work is just one career path that can allow a person to help others and make a real impact on their communities.

Our newest post on our Advisor Tools page deals with student mental health and self-care. Watch the video below and download the Powerpoint on our website.

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Social work was an easy career choice for Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision. "I was married to an alcoholic and addict for almost 10 years, and I lost myself," Holtz said.

Social work student overcomes obstacles to earn degree Social work was an easy career choice for Katherine Holtz, whose difficult personal circumstances led to her decision.

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Mother and Daughter Graduate UA Little Rock Social Work Programs Together - News - UA Little Rock Tammy Carpenter and her daughter, Trinity Van Dusen-Allen, have twice the reason to celebrate as they are both graduating with social work degrees from UA Little Rock. “For me, it’s hard to put into words to describe how far we’ve come together,” Carpenter said. “I am super proud of my dau...

We thank all social workers for what they do each and every day!

Putting a spotlight on Social Work Month Sponsor: Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging The very definition of a social worker is someone who helps people in a particular area who have social disadvantages. Our community’s aging seniors…