Core for Social Workers Module 1: Foundation Part I

The Module 1: Foundation Part I materials are organized by topic. This page provides access to the required classroom materials, as well as supplemental content and trainer-specific materials for each topic.

Module 1 Topics

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Introduction to Core for Social Workers

Demographics Survey

Please complete the demographic survey prior to your first day of class. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The purpose of the survey is to assess the child welfare workforce (age, education, ethnicity, experience, etc.) to inform statewide retention and workforce development efforts. The survey is voluntary. Thank you!  


Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: Intro to Core Handout Packet.pdf



Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


PowerPoint (Classroom Version)


Download: PPT_Handout-IntroToCore-v2020.03.26.pdf


PowerPoint (Virtual Training Version)


Download: VirtualPowerPoint-IntroToCore-v2020.10.21.pdf


Trainer Materials (For Instructors Only)


Classroom Training


Download: PowerPoint-IntroToCore-v2020.03.26.pptx


Download: TrainerOutline-IntroToCore-v03.07.19.pdf


Virtual Training


Download: VirtualPPT-IntroToCore-v2020.10.21.pptx


Core Overview Webinar

Note: This webinar is intended as a makeup and/or review of the Intro to Core Class (above)

Core for Social Workers Overview Webinar

Core Overview Webinar Handouts


Orientation to Child Welfare Practice and Common Core 3.0

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: 01_VirtualTraineeGuide-OrientationCWP-v2018.12.31.pdf


Download: 02 Core Practice Model Packet


Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: PPT-Handout-OrientationCWP-v12.31.18.pdf


Post-Class Evaluation


Training Materials and Instructions (For Instructors Only)


Download: 01_TrainerGuide-OrientationCWP-v12.31.18.pdf


Download: 02_PowerPoint-OrientationCWP-v12.31.18.pptx


Download: 03_VersionChangeSum-OrientationCWP-12.31.18.pdf


In-Class Video


We Believe - Video for nonprofit organizations





Teaming, Collaboration and Transparency

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: 01_VirtualTraineeGuide-Teaming-v2018.12.31.pdf


Download: 02 Optimal Teamwork


Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: PPT-Handout-Teaming-v12.31.18.pdf


Post-Class Evaluation


Training Materials and Instructions (For Instructors Only)


Download: 01_TrainerGuide-Teaming-v12.31.18.pdf


Download: 02_PowerPoint-Teaming-v12.31.18.pptx


Download: 03_VersionChangeSum-Teaming-v12.31.18.pdf


In-Class Videos


Wisdom of Geese (Motivational)


Values and Ethics in Practice

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: VirtualTraineeGuide-ValuesEthics-v2018.12.31.pdf



Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: PPT-Handout-ValuesEthics-v12.31.18.pdf



Post-Class Evaluation


Training Materials and Instructions (For Instructors Only)


Download: 01_TrainerGuide-ValuesEthics-v12.31.18.pdf


Download: 02_PowerPoint-ValuesEthics-v12.31.18.pptx


Download: 03_VersionChangeSum-Values-Ethics-v12.31.18.pdf


In-Class Videos


Social Work Ethical Dilemmas



Fairness and Equity

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: VirtualTraineeGuide-FairnessEquity-v2018.12.31.pdf


Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: 01_PPT-Handout-FairnessEquity-v12.31.18.pdf


Download: 02 Article - Race Matters in Advancing Child Welfare.pdf


Post-Class Evaluation


Training Materials and Instructions (For Instructors Only)


Download: 01_TrainerGuide-FairnessEquity-v12.31.18.pdf


Download: 02_PowerPoint-FairnessEquity-v12.31.18.pptx


Download: 03_VersionChangeSum-FairnessEquity-v12.31.18.pdf


In-Class Video


A Brief History of White Privilege, Racism and Oppression in America | Legalize Democracy excerpt



Looking for more Core? Visit our Core Resources Page for additional resources.

Looking for something else? Return to the CHS Resource Barn by clicking here.

If you would like to learn more about Core for Social Workers offerings and when the next module will be offered, please visit the Academy website.


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