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Director of @WKUChildWelfare, Assoc. Prof. in #MSW Program @WKU | Grad of @WKUSocialWork @UKCOSW @MtPointe_TUHSD

Bowling Green, KY
Joined June 2017
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🚨Check out our new study, the first of its kind to use biometric analytic technology to measure work related stress in #childwelfare workers. @KyDCBS @CHFSKy @melaniesage @nasw @ChildWelfareHub @d_yetter @DrJayMiller1 @wku @WKUResearch – at Kentucky, USA
This study is the first to use biometric analytic technology to track work-related stress! Please share and continue to advocate! #childwelfare ow.ly/CiOr50MZZA4 @GriffithsPhD @owjbeer @KyDCBS @CHFSKy @NCWWI @CWLAofficial @ukcosw @CHHS_WKU @PlymSocialWork @LifeSkillsInc1
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Join us at the 2026 Child Welfare Expo at WKU! Connect with agencies, enjoy free food and gift drawings, and hear from our amazing Keynote! Please share! Register Here- reg.learningstream.com/reg/e… Award Nominations- ow.ly/P8xf50Y8iYQ
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My favorite conference…Recharged already!! 💯
An incredible opportunity for our team at the 2025 National Title IVe Roundtable. Looking forward to the future! #childwelfare @wku @UA_SocialWork
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We are excited to announce the LCCWEAR is hiring a Child Welfare Integration Specialist! Click the link to apply. wku.interviewexchange.com/jo… @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD @WKUSocialWork @LifeSkillsInc1
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The @WKUChildWelfare is expanding and this is an important position that will help to lead our mission each day. Check it out and please share with those who have experience in child welfare/child protection. Thanks! @wku @CHFSKy @KyDCBS @CHHS_WKU
We are excited to announce the LCCWEAR is hiring a Child Welfare Integration Specialist! Click the link to apply. wku.interviewexchange.com/jo… @CHHS-WKU @GriffithsPhD
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Excited about this. Please rsvp, share, and attend! #childwelfare @wku @CHFSKy @KyDCBS
The Center is thrilled to announce our guest speaker for the 5th Annual Child Welfare Expo is Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman! Please register today! wku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo… @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD @LifeSkillsInc1 @KyDCBS
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Looking forward to today!
Check out LCCWEAR In Action! Dr. Austin Griffiths will be the keynote speaker at the LSU School of Social Work 3rd Annual Trauma Conference! @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD
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Join us! 💯
Are you passionate about improving the lives of families and children? Join us! Our research center is looking for GRA's for the fall of 2025. Visit here: ow.ly/qcPs50QFhgo to submit your application! #ChildWelfare @CHHS_WKU @WKUSocialWork @GriffithsPhD @wku
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Thrilled about this! Dr. @ErinWarfel 👀
The Center is happy to announce the addition of Dr. Erin Warfel to our team as a Research Fellow. Dr. Warfel is an Assistant Professor and Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director in the Department of Social Work at Western Kentucky University. @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD
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Congratulation to LCCWEAR Research Fellow, Dr. Erin Warfel on your award! @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD
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The Child Welfare Prepare, Retain, Engage and Partner Program(CW PREP)is a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and university undergraduate social work programs. Meet Alyssa Fisk an amazing CW PREP Student! @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD @CW_Prep
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Just reconnected with my esteemed colleague Dr. @AthenaKheibari at @SSWRorg in Seattle. So fortunate to have spent my doc program with her at @ukcosw! #SSWR2025
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Beyond thrilled to have Dr. Hines help us to lead the @WKUChildWelfare! Much respect and appreciation! Let’s go! #childwelfare @wku
LCCWEAR welcomes Dr. Monica Hines! A dedicated BSW Instructor & CW-PREP Site Coordinator at WKU. She's a passionate advocate for child welfare and social work. A three-time WKU graduate with a BSW, MSW, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Welcome! @CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD
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This is one of the funniest moments of my entire life. Chloe got me! She is even talking like me today… 😂😂😂
Our wonderful GRA Chloe Corley decided to dress up as our Director today, Dr. @GriffithsPhD. 😂 Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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Really excited about this new partnership! Lets go!! @CHFSKy @KyDCBS @CHHS_WKU @wku @LifeSkillsInc1
LCCWEAR in Action: Check out our highlight of the week and find additional projects on our website! wku.edu/childwelfare/ #ChildWelfare @CHFSKy @CHHS_WKU @LifeSkillsInc1 @GriffithsPhD @wku
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This is big!!! Please join us!!
🎉Join us at the CHHS Community Health Sciences Complex at WKU's South Campus on November 15, 2024, at 9:00AM! 🏥✨ Visit centers like the Lifeskills Center for Child Welfare and Research, the Center for Applied Science in Healthy Aging, and more!
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Such an honor and a privilege to observe the outstanding Dr. @MonicaGHines today. She’s making a real difference, every day! The future of @WKUSocialWork is in great hands! 💯
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It’s Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week! DCBS Commissioner Lesa Dennis, who once served on the front lines, extends her gratitude to all Kentucky child welfare professionals for their dedication and compassion. Your work truly makes a difference!
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