Join us for an engaging webinar featuring a presentation and conversation with Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, who has a distinguished background in child welfare. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Professor Barth will share an innovative approach that revolutionizes child welfare by offering comprehensive support to entire families. This webinar will provide a unique opportunity to explore the transformative Shared Family Care model, along with insights from international collaborations, demonstrating its potential to create positive change in the lives of children and families. This webinar aims to be more than a presentation—it’s a collaborative space for an innovative and interactive conversation about the future of child welfare and the pivotal role that QPI can play in shaping it.
Participants will learn:
- The Shared Family Care Approach: Gain an in-depth understanding of the Shared Family Care model and how it differs from traditional child welfare methods.
- Comprehensive Family Support: Discover how this innovative approach extends support to the entire family unit, addressing the holistic needs of both children and parents.
- Insights from International Collaborations: Learn about the outcomes and findings from international collaborations that have embraced the Shared Family Care model, offering a global perspective on its effectiveness.
- The Potential for Positive Change: Explore how Shared Family Care has the potential to bring about positive change in the lives of children and families, leading to improved well-being and outcomes.
- Engage in Interactive Discussions: Actively participate in discussions about the evolving landscape of child welfare and how innovative approaches like Shared Family Care and QPI can contribute to a brighter future.
Presenter: Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He previously served as a chaired professor of children’s services at UC Berkeley and the University of North Carolina. He has authored many books and book chapters—especially related to evidence-based practices, children’s mental health, and child welfare. He has been writing about Shared Family Care since his Fulbright to Sweden in 1989. He is the Co-Lead of Social Work’s Grand Challenge to Build Healthy Relationships to End Violence and Chairs the Grand Challenges Executive Committee. He has won many awards for child welfare research and is the most cited social work scholar in the USA.
This 90-minute webinar was aired live on Thursday, January 18th