Academic Innovation program at Florida Institute for Child Welfare

Academic Innovation program at Florida Institute for Child Welfare Housed under the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU. This program focuses on preparing university students interested in child welfare.

09/08/2026

Thinking about a career in Child Welfare? đź’™ Learn from child welfare experts on what it takes to make a real impact in the lives of children and families.

Visit our website to discover the learning opportunities you can maximize before you enter the workforce. https://loom.ly/XALymgE

🎉 We won an award!This recognition celebrates innovation, impact, and the future of child welfare training.Visit our web...
09/08/2026

🎉 We won an award!

This recognition celebrates innovation, impact, and the future of child welfare training.

Visit our website to learn more about the FICW Learning Lab: https://loom.ly/-M1R3Ys

We love opportunities to connect with students and support their futures in child welfare.Thank you, Florida State Unive...
09/01/2026

We love opportunities to connect with students and support their futures in child welfare.

Thank you, Florida State University College of Social Work, for having us at your Student Orientation and Student Services Fair! It was great meeting students and introducing them to the work we do at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU's College of Social Work.

Learn more about the Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) badge and other opportunities from the Academic Innovation program: https://loom.ly/XALymgE

Thank you to everyone who joined our team and the Florida A&M University School of Social Work for In Their Shoes: A Dom...
07/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our team and the Florida A&M University School of Social Work for In Their Shoes: A Domestic Violence Simulation.

The experience was engaging and impactful for students and faculty. Together, we explored how systems like child welfare can influence survivor safety, asked hard questions, and leaned into meaningful dialogue that strengthened our collective commitment to advocacy.

We’re grateful for your presence, your reflection, and your willingness to learn ways to better support children and families impacted by domestic violence.

Open to students and faculty! Join our team and the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University School of Social Work...
06/12/2026

Open to students and faculty! Join our team and the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University School of Social Work for In Their Shoes: A Domestic Violence Simulation.

Participating in this simulation, you will:

âś… Understand the complexities of domestic violence, particularly for parents and children
âś… Explore how systems such as child welfare can impact adult and child survivor safety
âś… Engage in meaningful dialogue and build connections for advocacy

Two sessions are available. Choose either the 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. sessions. Register to attend: BIT.LY/FAMU-FICW

🗓️Wednesday, June 17
đź“ŤFAMU Perry-Paige Auditorium

Enjoy these scenes from a simulation training at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU's College of Social Work...
05/20/2026

Enjoy these scenes from a simulation training at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU's College of Social Work. Patricia Bott, an employee with the Florida Department of Children and Families, talks with two actors portraying a husband and wife during a simulation depicting an
unannounced visit by a child protective investigator.

The Learning Lab provides students with a space to engage with state-of-the-art technology, allowing them to experience simulations of real-world scenarios that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Subscribe to our mailing list to stay up to date on what's happening at the FICW Learning Lab. https://loom.ly/u2ks7T4

We truly enjoyed being part of the 2026 Symposium hosted by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU's College of ...
05/13/2026

We truly enjoyed being part of the 2026 Symposium hosted by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at FSU's College of Social Work.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table to learn about the Academic Innovation program and our opportunities for students interested in child welfare. Learn more at https://loom.ly/XALymgE

"Youth voice isn't a courtesy; it's a compass. And when we follow it, the entire system becomes more humane.” - Dr. Eliz...
05/01/2026

"Youth voice isn't a courtesy; it's a compass. And when we follow it, the entire system becomes more humane.” - Dr. Elizabeth Wynter, Child Welfare Consultant and Foster Youth Voice Champion.

Dr. Wynter shares how she makes a difference in this field. Her work is guided by listening to the youth, honoring their lived experiences, trusting their honesty, and using their feedback to help systems do and be better.

Interested in more inspirational stories? Stay connected for more of our “Ask a Child Welfare Professional Series!”

“One defining moment in my career that reaffirmed why this work matters was seeing the profound sigh of relief on the fa...
04/28/2026

“One defining moment in my career that reaffirmed why this work matters was seeing the profound sigh of relief on the faces of a large sibling group.”- Irma Harrison, Adult Peer Programs Manager for NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Irma shares her thoughts on how she makes a difference in this field. Her purpose is rooted in keeping families together, helping siblings remain united and supporting families as they find stability, safety, and hope.

Interested in more of these stories? Follow us for more!

When do you feel like you make a difference? In child welfare, this is different for every person.Rick Manuel, Vice Pres...
04/24/2026

When do you feel like you make a difference? In child welfare, this is different for every person.

Rick Manuel, Vice President of Youth and Family Advocates, Inc., shared that when he was a caseworker, he felt like he was making a difference when watching families reunite and closing cases in court.

As the 2024 winner of the Chile Welfare Professional Award (leadership category), Rick also shared that as a leader, helping other processionals build their skills made him feel like he was making an impact.

Stay connected to the Academic Innovation page for the next post in this series highlighting voices from the field.

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