FIFSW Graduate Student Association

Share on behalf Abigail Lash-Ballew, PhD Candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto

Child Welfare Focus Groups – $50 Honorarium

Abigail Lash-Ballew, PhD Candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, is recruiting BSW and MSW students across Ontario to participate in a confidential research study on child welfare practicum experiences.

Focus groups scheduled for May are now open! This is an opportunity to connect with peers across the province and reflect on child welfare field placements, particularly work involving pregnant individuals and parents of infants and young children, while contributing to research aimed at advancing racial justice and transformative approaches in social work education and practice.

Eligibility criteria:
* BSW or MSW student in Ontario;
* Completed a child welfare practicum within the past year OR currently in a child welfare placement in Ontario; and
* Placement involved working with pregnant individuals and/or parents of infants/toddlers (0–3)

Participation involves a 60–90 minute virtual focus group, and participants will receive a $50 honorarium.

To learn more and sign up, please view the attached flyer or visit the research website: https://www.alashballew.com/phd-thesis-project

For questions, please contact: [email protected]

TICKETS GO LIVE TODAY AT NOON!

There is a limited number of early bird tickets available! Tickets are available to all FIFSW students, with the option to purchase a plus one ticket for someone outside of the faculty!

This is the VERY first time we have ever planned an event at this scale, and we are so excited for it!

🗓 Thursday, April 9
📍 El Mocambo
⏰ 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Live DJ + MuchMusic videos
• Dancing & socializing
• Photo booth
• Gourmet hot dog stand (halal, veg & GF options)
• Coat check
• Bar drinks (alcohol and alcohol-free options) available for purchase

🎟 Tickets: https://www.tixtree.com/e/fifsw-under-the-palm-year-end-formal-celebration-d2da7ad2019e

A portion of all ticket sales supports tree planting through Tixtree, and any optional donations help fund pay what you can tickets for those experiencing financial barriers!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you Under the Palm! 🌴

Reminder! Our Journey into Social Work panel is happening TOMORROW! ✨💬

We can’t wait to hear from our incredible panelists, Ijaabo, Sylvia, and Meghann, as they share their career paths, day-to-day work, and insights from the field. 💙

📍 ROOM CHANGE: The event is now in the 3rd Floor Lounge.
📅 Nov 25
🕐 12:15–2 PM
🍽️ Free lunch provided (GF/DF/diabetic-friendly options available!)

See you there! 🎉