La Sierra University Social Work Alumni

We are raising money for social work student scholarships, and we need your help. Please pass this info on to friends, family, and coworkers. Any donation made is greatly appreciated. It’s to support our amazing students! We have until December 8 to try and meet our goal. Will you help us?

Text givingtogether11 to 71777 or visit www.lasierra.edu/givingday and select social work for more info!

La Sierra University I'm fundraising for La Sierra University. It's an amazing organization. Everybody please check out my campaign! Find out more and donate here: https://igfn.us/vf/givingtogether

Today's post generated by social policy student, Angelica Mendoza. How will you practice self-care?

Our current social policy students!

This quarter, our social policy students participated in NASW Legislative Lobby Days over Zoom. See photo below!

Over the next month, our students will be posting about important social issues. Stay tuned, stay updated, stay connected.

JOB OPENING!

The Shepherd's Pantry is looking to hire a full-time Lead Case Manager (LCM). The agency is located in the great Los Angeles area. Interviews begin in February. See posting below for more details.

Happy International Women's Day!

Happy Social Work Month! Treat yourself :)

Want to learn more about important changes to LCSW licensure process?

REGION I EVENT - UPDATES TO THE CALIFORNIA LCSW LICENSING PROCESS
http://naswcanews.org/updates-to-the-california-licensing-process/

Happy Holidays! Best wishes for the holiday season and throughout the coming year! Love, The Social Work Department.

Check out these job opportunities at the Riverside County Children Services Division:

Here is a great training for those of you interested in helping the crisis at the border.

Free Webinar: The Family Separation Crisis & the Importance of Legal Representation Oct.15, 1-2 PM Register now to hear an overview of the intersection of family separation and legal services for unaccompanied children, from the perspective of a practitioner on the ground, the national picture, and the federal policy changes under consideration https://buff.ly/2xZ5KBM

So proud of the work these students put in yesterday to prepare for the important conversations they will have with our state leaders today.

Please take a moment to read about La Sierra Social Work Alum, Angela Chavez. She has an inspiring story of resiliency, perseverance, and success! We are proud to call her one of our own!

La Sierra social work alum aims to help others avoid pitfalls - La Sierra News RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Moreno Valley native Angela Chavez knows well the pain of the incarcerated individuals she encounters as a volunteer at Riverside’s Robert Presley Detention Center. Years ago, she was among them.