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ABSTRACT
As homelessness continues to pose a significant social problem in many urban areas, service agencies rely on social workers to fulfill a critical role. However, recruitment and retention of social workers for high-demand fields, such as homeless services, is challenging. This study offers a formative analysis of a master’s of social work field education program that brings multiple universities and service agencies together, with the Corporation for Supportive Housing in Los Angeles serving as lead convener. The preliminary efficacy of the collaborative field placement model is examined through a program stakeholder analysis and extensive literature review. Findings inform program enhancements and revisions. Evidence-based recommendations for communities interested in improving social worker recruitment and retention through a collaborative field placement program are offered.
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Donna Gallup
Donna Gallup is assistant professor at Azusa Pacific University.
Joseph Briglio
Joseph Briglio is with the Economic & Community Development Department for Happy Valley, Oregon.
Elizabeth Devaney
Elizabeth Devaney is CEO at Students Rising Above.
Dominique Samario
Dominique Samario is with the Neighborhood Services and Public Safety Department, City of Goleta, California.
Danielle Veldman
Danielle Veldman is a senior consultant with Inclusive Performance Strategies.
Alessandra Cianni
Alessandra Cianni is in private practice at Lifescape Counseling Services.
Dara Papel
Dara Papel is senior program manager at Corporation for Supportive Housing.