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Florida Institute for Child Welfare retweeted
Lauren Stanley, Ph.D. and Jiwon Speers, Ph.D. in the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (@fsuchildwelfare) co-authored the presentation “Validation of the Belonging Barometer with Child Welfare Workers” presented at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference.
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It is officially #FSUGreatGive! Give online at 🔗 loom.ly/MA-HrkQ We need your support for our Learning Lab, FSU's newest space that will train the next generation of child welfare professionals. Thank you for supporting students, professionals, and community partners
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Access to high-quality training and simulation experiences can make a difference for new child welfare professionals and the families they serve. Support the Institute's Learning Lab at 🔗 loom.ly/MA-HrkQ @FSUGreatGive #FSUGreatGive #FSU
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Florida Institute for Child Welfare retweeted
Lauren Herod, MSW, Lauren Stanley, Ph.D. & Emily Davidson, Ph.D. (@fsuchildwelfare) co-authored “Self-Care Practices over Time Among Child Welfare Workers” for the Society for Social Work and Research. 🧘‍♀️📈🤝 #FSU #FSUFaculty
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Florida Institute for Child Welfare retweeted
You don't want to miss this! Register to join us on Monday, April 13, at Seminole Legacy Golf Club! loom.ly/t5zCQv0 The tournament will help us enhance education, training, and career readiness for child welfare workers serving Florida’s children and families. #ficwgolf
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The final episode of our Building Systems of Hope: Conversations on Human Trafficking series is now available on the Child Welfare Podcast! 🎙️ Tune in at loom.ly/8U1oTwk #childwelfare
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Take a moment to recognize your colleague, supervisee, partner, or family member for their outstanding contributions to Florida’s child welfare field! Submit your nominations today! loom.ly/McfFXtg
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Child Welfare Podcast to learn how Dr. Joan Reid’s research is influencing government policy and helping Florida to become a leader in data-driven policy targeting #humantrafficking. loom.ly/r3pGyk0 #EndTrafficking #SurvivorSupport
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Dr. Reid encourages child welfare professionals and anti-trafficking programs to contact the USF Trafficking in Persons Research Lab (and the BRIGHT Network) to learn how to better serve trafficking victims and survivors. loom.ly/penqfFo #SurvivorSupport

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Note: This episode features an in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing or triggering 🎙️ Subscribe to the Child Welfare podcast: loom.ly/r3pGyk0 #EndTrafficking
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The first episode of our new podcast series "Building Systems of Hope: Conversations on Human Trafficking" features Dr. Charrita Ernewein at the @The_FreeNetwork. Tune in on our YouTube channel and all streaming platforms! loom.ly/aw1LLM4 #Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking
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Are you a resident in the Tampa Bay area? Join @The_FREENetwork on Saturday, January 10, for an inspiring evening to celebrate freedom and raise awareness about #HumanTrafficking RSVP at loom.ly/gNYTmKI #HumanTraffickingPrevention
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Note: this podcast series features in-depth discussion of human trafficking involving children and young adults. While essential for awareness, some details may be distressing. 🎙️ For future episodes, subscribe to the Child Welfare podcast on your favorite streaming platforms!
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Welcome to 2026! 🎉 We look forward to continuing our mission to promote stability and well-being across Florida’s child welfare system—for the workforce and for children and families. Subscribe to our mailing list at loom.ly/vyaBOus #2026 #ChildWelfare
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As the holiday season nears, remember to set aside some moments to rejuvenate yourself. #SelfCare #WellBeing
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The year is officially a wrap at the Institute! Visit our website to access our annual report and read about our work in five key areas aligned with the Institute’s strategic plan: loom.ly/jsem_vo #AnnualReport #ChildWelfare
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Ready to turn self-care from a mere checklist into a lifestyle in 2026? Join researchers from @University of Kentucky for this webinar. Register now! loom.ly/mysJjdk #SelfCare #ChildWelfare #Webinar
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