• Child Welfare Scholarship
• Application Guidelines
• Application (PDF)
• Project News
• Child Welfare Resources
  

subscribe to feed

Project News

Program History

The Title IV-E partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has supported and encouraged the program’s curriculum development and field placement related to work with children and families.

• In 1996-97, the first child welfare-related course, Child Welfare was offered by the department. The course name changed to Child Welfare and Family Services in 2003-04. This course provides an overview of the development of the child welfare system in the United States, from institutionalized care in the 1800s to the current system of supportive services, foster care, adoption and protective services. The economic condition of children and its impact on the welfare of children is examined. The organization and delivery of child welfare services in the U.S. and New Hampshire is reviewed.
• In 1999-2000, the department offered a new option in Child and Family Services in the major for Social Work students interested in focusing their study on work with children and families.
• In 2003-04, the department added a new minor in Child Welfare and Family Studies for non-majors interested in studying the role of families, schools, the community and government in the health, safety and well-being of children and families.
• Two additional courses were offered in 2003-04, Families, Schools and the Community and Child Maltreatment. The first focuses on family systems and their interface with school and community, examines family problems and issues, and provides an overview of the role of schools and community in promoting healthy families. Child Maltreatment provides an overview of causes, interventions and treatments used to address abuse, neglect, family violence and psychological maltreatment. The role of poverty, oppression and cultural factors are incorporated in this examination.

Scholarship Recipients—Congratulations!!!

• 2005-2006
  April Carbee
  Lauren Lindenmeyer
  Abbey Pellenz
  
  
  
• 2004–2005
  Lindsay Brennan
  April Carbee
  
  
  
• 2003–2004
  Julie Alexanian
  Diane Leuschner
  Shannon Guilfoyle
  
  
  
• 2002-2003
  Alysa Gibson
  Nancy Montgomery
  Amanda Scott
  
  Alysa and Nancy both completed their field training and education at the Laconia DCYF Office. Amanda completed her field training and education at the Claremont DCYF Office.
  
  
  
• 2001-2002
  Stephanie Collins
  Leah Zenaty
  
  Stephanie continues her employment as a protective service worker with the Laconia DCYF Office. She has been a guest speaker for our courses, particularly Child Welfare & Family Services. She was also a speaker at the Department’s fall 2003 workshop for practitioners and students, “The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Current Strategies for Effective Interventions.” Leah was the guest speaker at the annual student brunch held at Dr. Meyer’s house. Leah is currently working as a protective service worker in the Manchester district office.