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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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Reflect with us for 2025 Wrapped... Days til the New Year. Throughout 2025, learning at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice culminated in moments of achievement and recognition. From commencement to the annual Student Recognition Ceremony, these milestones reflect students' growth, commitment, and readiness to lead with purpose in the next...
Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice faculty member Aaron Gottlieb, PhD, researches the criminal legal system and how changes to that system affect communities. In a recent letter to the editor in the Chicago Sun-Times, he emphasized that reducing incidents in which officers point guns at people, and the resulting trauma, requires a change in Chicago Police Department...
Excited to share that @Abigail Palmer Molina, Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, collaborated with @Erikson Institute on New research that sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of pretrial incarceration on families, examining caregiving responsibilities among individuals detained in Cook County Jail. Read Executive...
Calling Crown Family School alumni! Your experience in policy, government, and the social sector can guide the next generation of changemakers. Join us for Washington Week 2026 in D.C. to mentor students, share your story, and inspire leaders ready to drive social impact. Register today to volunteer and help shape the future!
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Exciting research from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice! Scholars Susan J. Lambert, PhD, and Julia R. Henly, PhD, with co-authors Resha Swanson-Varner, Hyojin Cho, and Yuxi He, explore the impact of Fair Workweek \(FWW\) laws on retail and food service workers in Chicago, Seattle, and New York City.
Their findings highlight how these laws...
With the holiday season upon us, many are not thinking about how this time of year affects incarcerated women and their families. Learn more about Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice faculty member Gina Fedock, PhD, and her expertise on the emotional strain, disrupted caregiving, and barriers to connection experienced by women who are incarcerated.
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Have you ever imagined what it would take to create meaningful change in your community?
The AM degree at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice prepares students to engage with individuals, families, and systems to address today's most pressing social challenges. Connect with the admissions team at an upcoming information session to learn how this...
Thank you—you did it!!
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
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)