Core for Social Workers Module 2: Foundation Part II

The Module 2: Foundation Part II 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 2 Topics

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Child Development

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


Download: ages_and_stages_of_selfcontrol.pdf


Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: 01_PPT-Handout-ChildDevelopment-v2021.03.08.pdf


Download: 02 ChildDevelopmentalMilestones.pdf


Download: 03_SPECS_details.pdf



Trainer Materials and Instructions


Download: PowerPoint-ChildDevelopment-v2021.03.08.pptx


Virtual Training

Download: VirtualTrainerGuide-ChildDevelopment-v2020.10.23.pdf


Classroom Training

Download: TrainerGuide-ChildDevelopment-v2020.10.23.pdf



In-Class Videos


Responsive Care


1. Experiences Build Brain Architecture


Six Core Strengths for Healthy Child Development: An Overview


InBrief: The Science of Neglect


3. Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development


PCIT Pulse



Key Issues in Child Welfare Practice: Social Worker as Practitioner

Classroom Materials (Required for Attendees)


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


Download: 02 California Child Welfare Core Practice Model Packet.pdf



Supplemental Materials (Optional for Attendees)


Download: 01_PPT-Handout-KeyIssuesSWP-v12.31.pdf


Download: 02 Key Issues: Behavioral Health Abridged eLearning Storyboard.pdf


Download: 03_Key_Issues-IntimatePartnerViolence-eLearning-Storyboard.pdf


Download: 04 Key Issues: Substance Use Abridged eLearning Storyboard.pdf


Post-Class Evaluation


Trainer Materials and Instructions (for Instructors Only)


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


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


Download: 03_SummaryOfChanges-KeyIssuesSWP-v12.31.18.pdf


Suggested Resource for Trainer Review: Child Abuse and Neglect User Manual Series -- Protecting Children in Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders


In-Class Videos


Teen Dating Violence


Healing Neen - feature length


Trans-Theoretical Model of Behaviour Change


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