Advancing a More Just and Humane Society
The Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration program prepares students to become leaders in the fields of clinical social work and social administration practice.
The SSL program examines the complexity of social problems while developing the capacity to more effectively address social change.
The Doctoral program advances a uniquely interdisciplinary approach to social work and social welfare scholarship.
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Because of your generosity, we succeeded our fundraising goal and unlocked the full $15,000 matching gift supporting our Student Emergency Fund. Together, we are strengthening the safety net that helps students stay on track when life gets tough, supporting them on their journey to becoming changemakers.
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Today’s the Day: Giving Tuesday is here!
Every gift made today will be matched up to $15,000, doubling your impact towards our Student Emergency Fund and supporting students facing unexpected emergencies.
Your gift of $25 today turns into $50 that can cover a student’s utility bill for a month, and your $150 gift turns into a $300 flight home for a struggling student. Let’s come together...
November is Adoption Awareness Month in Illinois! In the past decade, more than 20,000 children have found loving, stable homes. Darcey Merritt, PhD, faculty member at University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, has expertise in child welfare and methods to support adoptive families in helping children thrive in safe, stable homes.
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Apply early. Plan ahead. Open more doors.
Submit your application to the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice by the December 1 Early Action deadline to secure early review, improved scholarship opportunities, and added time to prepare for graduate study.
If you’re ready to advance your impact, start your application today: https://ow.ly/qjAC50XurpU...
In the News Flashback: Angela S. Garcia, PhD, discussed the widespread fear sparked by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Chicago’s immigrant communities on July 17, 2025, in Borderless Magazine, months before ICE operations escalated into Operation Midway Blitz on September 8, 2025. Read more here: https://ow.ly/4fQu50Xs2kW
This National Caregivers Month, learn more about Zhiying Ma, PhD, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, whose work explores how families, communities, and governments share responsibility for mental health care. Her new book, Between Families and Institutions, examines the intersections of family, psychiatry, and state governance in...
Looking to elevate your practice? Join the Contextually-Focused Dialectical Behavior Therapy Fellowship at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. This unique fellowship provides practitioners with the opportunity to expand their skills, strengthen their networks, and engage in transformative learning. ✅ Registration now open! https://ow.ly/pjaA50X5M0M Please share with...
Energy and excitement filled Edith Abbott Hall last week as the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice welcomed new students eager to lead with purpose, and tackle inequities. Current students participated in the momentum, sharing their journeys to inspire change and shape the future. It’s just the beginning of an impactful year. Explore student life here: https://lnkd.in...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice faculty member Janelle R. Goodwill, PhD, develops resources to improve mental health care access through her work and research. In a recent letter to the Chicago Tribune, she emphasized that not only homicide but also suicide continues to take lives in Chicago, stressing the importance of...
Congratulations to the 2025–26 University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars! This year’s cohort includes 18 inspiring leaders with participants from @uchicagobooth, @harrispolicy, and the @UChicagoCrown. We’re especially proud to celebrate the five Crown Family School Scholars and their commitment to creating stronger, more just communities, including: Sonia Garcia, Levi Jenkins, Juliann...
New Book Alert: Mismeasuring Impact by Nicole P. Marwell and Jennifer E. Mosley, faculty at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, offers a timely critique of how randomized controlled trials \(RCTs\) are often misapplied in the nonprofit sector. The authors propose bold, equity-centered alternatives that prioritize community accountability and...
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates!
Relive the inspiring moments from the 2025 Hooding Ceremony and Convocation, held on June 6 and 7. View the photo galleries and share in the memories: https://ow.ly/Gsv250WfNG1
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New research from Crown Family School scholars examines implementation across Chicago, Seattle, and New York City
Research Report is available to read now led by Chicago Crown Family School scholars Susan J. Lambert, PhD, Professor Emeritus, and Julia R. Henly, PhD, Samuel Deutsch Professor, with co-authors Resha Swanson-Varner, PhD, Research Associate (University of Chicago), Hyojin Cho, PhD (University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign), and Yuxi He (University of Chicago)