Child Welfare Trainings

The Wayne State University School of Social Work is collaborating on a state-wide effort to support and expand trainings for Michigan's child welfare workforce. Below you will find a list of trainings included in our series. Please be sure to check back frequently as new trainings will continue to be added. 

For questions regarding these events, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 313-577-9348 or ce_ssw@wayne.edu.

Obtaining CE's

Continuing education credit hours will be offered at each training.

Fee for trainings offering CE's:

  • All MDHHS workers and MDHHS contracted private agencies: $0
  • Others: $15 for 1 CE courses and $45 for 3 CE courses
  • Students: $5 for 1 CE courses and $15 for 3 CE courses

Process:

  • Attendees must log into their Zoom account with their full first and last name
  • Attendees must stay for the entire event 
  • Attendees must complete the sign-in sheet via the link posted in the Zoom chat
  • Attendees will receive an email after the event with a link to the online store listing for payment and to complete the post-training quiz

Upon completion of payment and passing of the quiz, attendees will receive their CE certificate via email within 7 - 10 business days. For questions regarding these events, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 313-577-9348 or ce_ssw@wayne.edu.

Upcoming trainings

Trauma, Grief, and Loss

September 25, 2024 from 1:15 - 4:15 pm
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
3 Continuing Education Clock Hours available 

Assessing Domestic Violence

October 25, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:15 pm
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
3 Continuing Education Clock Hours available 

Building Resilient Families: Assessments and Interventions for Growth

November 14, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:15 pm
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
3 Continuing Education Clock Hours available

Living with Grandma. What does it really mean to support Kinship Placements

December 13, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:15 pm
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
3 Continuing Education Clock Hours available

Self-Care for Child Welfare Workers

March 12, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
1 Continuing Education Clock Hours available

The Importance of Attachment in Early Childhood

May 2, 2025 from 1:30 - 4:45 pm
Attendees will receive the Zoom link upon completion of the RSVP
3 Continuing Education Clock Hours available