There is an urgent need to prepare social workers and other members of the health care workforce to better serve older adults. Help CSWE and the Eldercare Workforce Alliance by advocating for loan forgiveness. Send this Sample Letter (MS Word) to targeted Senators before Thanksgiving! Additional Instructions (MS Word) are available.
Linking gerontological competencies to the 2008 EPAS, this new Guide (PDF) provides a wealth of resources, including class exercises, assessments, and evidence-based practice articles, to enhance your curriculum with gero practice behaviors. Learn more at our Competencies page!
The Gero-Ed Track at CSWE's 2009 Annual Program Meeting in San Antonio featured numerous informative events. Review the presentation materials for sessions you missed at the Gero-Ed Track page!
Apply for Cycle 2 of the BSW Experiential Learning (BEL) Program! The RFP, FAQ, a sample application, and a link to request the online application are posted on the BEL Program page. Applications are due April 23, 2010.
The Hartford Doctoral Fellows Program prepares the next generation of social-work innovators and leaders for faculty positions in CSWE-accredited institutions. If you’re looking to fill such a position, please give serious consideration to this talented pool of individuals. Curriculum vitae for the seventeen 2009 Hartford Doctoral Fellows are now available online.
Sixteen programs were awarded grants up to $10,000 through the Specialized Gerontology Program to create a minor, area of emphasis, certificate, specialization, or concentration in gerontological social work. Congratulations! Read more in the CSWE Press Release (PDF).