THRIVE Scholars Program Grant
Application Information and Deadlines:
Applications now open for THRIVE Scholars Cohort 2 - 2024-25
Applications NOW DUE February 12, 2024
Transforming - Healthcare - Racial Equity - Inclusive - Visionary Leaders - Excellence
The Department of Social Work’s THRIVE Scholars Program is funded in part thanks to a $300,000 grant received from Boston Children’s Hospital’s Collaboration for Community Health in spring 2022.
Eligibility:
This program will benefit graduate social work students entering their final year of Master of Social Work (MSW) studies who are ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse individuals, and individuals from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, or working parents/guardians.
Benefits to Future THRIVE Scholars
Direct financial assistance (20 students will receive $10,550)
- Targeted electives focused on the mental and behavioral needs of children, youth, and families
- Field practicum settings that will further enhance and support learning in the following areas:
- Children’s mental and behavioral health
- Providing evidence-based and culturally responsive practices for children, youth, and families
- Advancing the quality of children’s behavioral health care
- Addressing racial and health disparities
- Pairing with an alumni mentor
- Workshops and programming focused on evidence-based and culturally responsive practices
- Licensure preparation
- Information about loan forgiveness and financial literacy
The goal of the program is to reduce barriers and increase success in the student's postgraduate career transitions and prepare them to provide evidence-based and culturally responsive mental and behavioral health care to children, youth, and families.
Fall 2024 THRIVE Scholars Program Workshop Series
Understanding Our Positionality as Social Workers: Who we are inevitably shows up in what we do
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m. ET
Join us on Zoom: 724 869 4971
Together we will explore the concept of positionality and its impact on social work practice. Participants will examine how their personal identities, values, and experiences shape their approach to the profession, including their interpretation of the social work code of ethics and competency standards. Through reflection and discussion, led by Dominique Shabazz, DSW, director of Practicum Education and assistant professor at Springfield College, attendees will gain insight into how positionality influences their professional lens and decision-making. The session will offer opportunities to engage in self-exploration and deepen understanding of culturally considerate practice.
Dominique Shabazz’s passion includes the advancement of social work education and cultivating a positive educational experience for learners. Her research and interests include juvenile justice, women’s issues, culturally considerate education practices, and human rights advocacy. She is devoted to the leadership development of social workers and to the service of the most vulnerable populations. Shabazz also owns a psychotherapy practice in Connecticut in which she supports women on their healing journey. Additionally, she has provided her expertise as a consultant for the likes of New York Public Radio children’s programming, community organizations offering youth mentoring in Connecticut, and as a board member for a nonprofit social service organization in Maryland providing low and no cost mental health services for all.
This virtual event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.
Questions? Please contact Jacqueline Lehoullier at jlehoullier@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3001. If you have disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, contact Lehoullier to discuss your accessibility needs.
THRIVE Scholars Recognition Night
The THRIVE Scholars Recognition Night was held on May 3rd, 2023 at Judd Gymnasia in collaboration with the Phi Alpha Honor Society Ceremony. The inaugural 10 THRIVE Scholars were recognized by the THRIVE Leadership Team - Dr. Anthony Hill, Dr. Lisa Watson, Lily Ghrear, and Laura Mackie. Family and friends were invited to attend this special event!
