Office of Community Projects
The Office of Community Projects (OCP) is the administrative unit that houses and manages a majority of the community service projects and activities that link expertise within the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) to the broader human service community. The creation of this office resulted from the recognition that the school, as a part of an urban university, should take a more active role in linking the expertise within the GCSW to the organizations and services responsible for meeting human service needs in the community.
Professional Continuing Education
University of Houston Courses are designed to provide the human services community with opportunities to build practice knowledge and skills by offering courses which are responsive, dynamic and up-to-the-minute. For further information or to be added to the Continuing Education mailing list, please call at (713) 743-8143 or e-mail at gsswce@central.uh.edu
Community Research and Collaboration
The Office of Community Projects provides opportunities for GCSW faculty, staff and the community to collaborate on needs assessments and program evaluations for social service agencies throughout the state of Texas. Information gathered in needs assessments supports agency strategic planning decisions, such as the HIV Community Needs Assessment, which provided consumer-based support for funding allocation decisions among HIV service providers in the Houston area. Program evaluation often begins as assistance in preparing grant proposals and continues through program implementation. Documenting program effectiveness increases practice knowledge and funding opportunities.
Contact Cache Steinberg, Ph.D., LCSW at (713) 743-8142 or csteinberg@uh.edu for more information.
Child Welfare Education Project (CWEP)
The Child Welfare Education Project (CWEP) prepares master's level social work students for the challenging and rewarding work found in children's protective services. CWEP provides: financial assistance for tuition, books and some miscellaneous costs of the MSW degree. Also included are child welfare oriented classes and field internships, special seminars and workshops focused on child welfare issues to enhance the educational experience, staff assistance to give focused advising and field internship support, and employment in Children's Protective Services after graduation with rewarding opportunities to improve the lives of children and families.
Contact
Joe Papick, LMSW-AP, CWEP Director at (713) 743-1394 or jpapick@uh.edu for more information.
Protective Services Training Institute (PSTI)
The Institute was established in 1991 as an innovative partnership between the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) and four graduate schools of social work in Texas. The Institute provides interactive, skills-based training to PS caseworkers and supervisors throughout the state on a comprehensive array of topics.
Contact Ann McFarland, LMSW-AP at (713) 743-8145 or amcfarland@uh.edu for more information.
The Funding Resource
The Funding Resource's primary service is to provide a list of Funding Sites that will help your organization to maximize time spend looking for funding. Also included in the Funding Resource are classes and workshops designed to assist organizations in developing grant writing and nonprofit management skills, information to help match organizations with appropriate coalitions and collaborations in the local communities, and profiles of corporate and private foundations.
Contact Ann McFarland at (713) 743-8145 or amcfarland@uh.edu for more information.
Train-The-Trainer Certification Program in Child Protection Special Investigation
This is a certified Train-The-Trainers (TTT) program designed for experienced child protection trainers who will be providing training program for child protection interviewers in their own locale. The goals for the program are to provide a rich body of knowledge on child protection special investigation, video-recorded interviews, training, and presentation skills and to certify professionals to be qualified trainers in the area of child protection special investigation, with a special emphasis on child sexual abuse investigation.
Contact Dr. Monit Cheung at (713) 743-8107 or mcheung@uh.edu for more information.
American Humanics Nonprofit Certificate Program - The David M. Underwood Chapter
The American Humanics Nonprofit Certificate Program (AH) provides undergraduate students the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized certificate in nonprofit management. The AH program is an Affiliate of American Humanics, Inc., a national nonprofit organization. AH works in a unique partnership with over 80 colleges and universities around the country to prepare students for careers in nonprofit management. 19 national youth and human services organizations, 11 national professional organizations and numerous other Houston area organizations recognize the American Humanics certification.
Contact Margaret O'Donnell, LCSW at 713-743-8137 or modonnell@uh.edu for more information.
