Support and Aid to Families Electronically (SAFE): Addressing Intersecting Academic and Community Needs

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools from elementary to post-secondary suddenly shifted to remote learning, placing a heavy burden on parents and caregivers. Likewise, social work practicum placements pivoted to remote learning, compounding existing difficulties securing practicum opportuni...

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Published in:Journal of social work education 2023-10, Vol.59 (4), p.1070-1080
Main Authors: Sanders, Jane E., Antia, Hazel, Bernal, Esther, Landon, Jessica, Reed, Andrew James, Seale, Ariel A., Sullivan, Hayley, Sutton, Emma, Arundel, Mary Kay, Csiernik, Rick
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregiver burden
Caregivers
Colleges & universities
Community
COVID-19
Elementary schools
Families & family life
Learning
Mental health
Occupational stress
Pandemics
Parental stress
Practice placements
Social response
Social work
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Summary:In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools from elementary to post-secondary suddenly shifted to remote learning, placing a heavy burden on parents and caregivers. Likewise, social work practicum placements pivoted to remote learning, compounding existing difficulties securing practicum opportunities. This article describes a response to these challenges. The Support and Aid to Families Electronically (SAFE) practicum pilot program was developed through a community-university partnership between the King's University College at Western University's School of Social Work and the Thames Valley District School Board. SAFE addresses parental stress and mental health through free and immediate online counselling, while providing stable remote practicum placements. SAFE provides a model for increasing practicum opportunities while simultaneously supporting the needs of underserviced communities.
ISSN:1043-7797
2163-5811
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2022.2089305