1. Support and Aid to Families Electronically (SAFE): Addressing Intersecting Academic and Community Needs.
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Sanders, Jane E., Antia, Hazel, Bernal, Esther, Landon, Jessica, Reed, Andrew James, Seale, Ariel A., Sullivan, Hayley, Sutton, Emma, Arundel, Mary Kay, and Csiernik, Rick
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EVALUATION of human services programs ,ONLINE education ,PILOT projects ,PSYCHOLOGY of parents ,SOCIAL support ,PUBLIC relations ,COUNSELING ,SOCIAL workers ,MENTAL health ,INTERNSHIP programs ,STUDENTS ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,SOCIAL work education ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress - Abstract
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools from elementary to post-secondary suddenly shifted to remote learning, placing a heavy burden on parents and caregivers. Likewise, social work practicum placements pivoted to remote learning, compounding existing difficulties securing practicum opportunities. This article describes a response to these challenges. The Support and Aid to Families Electronically (SAFE) practicum pilot program was developed through a community-university partnership between the King's University College at Western University's School of Social Work and the Thames Valley District School Board. SAFE addresses parental stress and mental health through free and immediate online counselling, while providing stable remote practicum placements. SAFE provides a model for increasing practicum opportunities while simultaneously supporting the needs of underserviced communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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