Implicit Bias Workshop for Social Workers: From Awareness to Action

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Format: Live Virtual Training
CEs: 3 Category I CEs in Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice/Implicit Bias

Implicit bias can influence decision-making in ways that impact client outcomes, professional relationships, and ethical practice. As social workers, understanding and addressing these unconscious patterns is essential to providing equitable, effective, and person-centered services.

Juneteenth and the Black Male Experience: A Clinical Examination of Responsibility, Resilience, and Legacy

Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Format: Live Virtual Training
CEs: 3 Category I CEs in Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice

Understanding the lived experiences of Black men requires more than cultural awareness—it requires a deeper examination of history, systemic influences, resilience, and the strengths that shape identity and well-being.

Title:  Programs Meant to Protect Series: Understanding TANF/Cash Assistance with Cultural Humility
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026; 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 
Presenter: Imani Hutchinson, MSW, LGSW 
Synopsis: This session in the Social Safety Net Program Series provides social workers with a foundational understanding of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/cash assistance, emphasizing the use of cultural humility in their analysis of the program. Participants will explore the historical development of TANF within the broader U.S. social safety net, including how policy decisions have shaped who is served, how services are delivered, and how need is defined. The training will outline core federal eligibility requirements for TANF; administrative burdens, stigma, systemic inequities; and key facilitators that can improve access and engagement. Grounded in cultural humility, this training will allow participants to critically reflect on how bias and stigma impact individuals and families receiving cash assistance. Through discussion and applied practice, participants will strengthen their ability to engage clients with respect, openness, and awareness of structural context, ultimately supporting more equitable and effective service delivery.

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Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET
Format: Live Virtual Training
CEs: 3 Category I CEs in Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice

As federal policies continue to evolve, social workers are navigating new challenges that affect the individuals, families, and communities they serve. Changes related to healthcare, immigration, education, public benefits, data collection, and diversity initiatives have significant implications for marginalized populations and the systems that support them.

Join us for this timely and thought-provoking workshop examining the implementation and ongoing impact of Project 2025. Participants will explore how recent federal actions are affecting vulnerable communities, discuss emerging policy trends, and consider strategies for supporting resilience, advocacy, and ethical social work practice in a rapidly changing environment.

Through analysis, discussion, and reflection, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of current policy developments and their implications for social work practice, community well-being, and social justice efforts.

Date: June 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:15 PM ET
Format: Live Virtual Training
CEs: 3 Category I Ethics CEs

Providing ethical, equitable, and culturally responsive care requires social workers to understand the unique barriers many LGBTQIA+ individuals face when accessing behavioral health, healthcare, and social services. As awareness grows and demand for affirming services increases, social workers have an ethical responsibility to strengthen their knowledge, challenge misconceptions, and address disparities that impact client outcomes.

Join us for this timely and engaging workshop exploring the intersection of ethics, health equity, and culturally responsive care for LGBTQIA+ populations. Participants will examine how individual, systemic, and legislative factors contribute to disparities in access to care and explore evidence-based strategies for creating affirming and supportive treatment environments.

Through practical discussion and real-world examples, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health, barriers to care, and ethical considerations that influence service delivery for LGBTQIA+ communities.