Program Information Program description and contact updated: 01/30/17
Program approved for: BASW [X] 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Parent Agency Name: Corbett Group Homes, Inc.
Parent Agency Address: 1885 Lundy Ave #129, San Jose, CA 95131
Parent Agency Phone Number: 408-202-4856
Program E-mail Address: acorbett@corbettgrouphomes.org
Agency/Program Website Address: www.corbettgrouphomes.org
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS:
Elena Gorrow, MSW, Intern Manager, 650-839-3659, egorrow@corbettgrouphomes.org
Program Description:
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Corbett Group Homes works directly with youth in the foster care system who have been removed from their primary caregivers due to alleged abuse/neglect.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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At-Risk/High Risk Behavior, PTSD, Family Issues, Truancy, Abuse/Neglect, Gang Affiliation,
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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Youth ages 12-17, Males and Females, LMBT, commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC)
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Residential Programs with services aimed at youth in the foster care syste.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Our interns learn a LOT about the Foster Care System, working with county Social Workers and other community partners.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
Student Availability:
Days preferred: _____Open______________________________________________
Hours preferred: ____Open______________________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:_X___ No: ____
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: _X___ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: ____ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: ____ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:_X___ First-Year MSW: _X___ Second-Year MSW: _X___ Second-Year Title IV-E:____
Please indicate any particular characteristics and skills that would be desirable for this placement (e.g., language capacity, knowledge of specific computer programs, etc.):
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Knowledge of the foster care system (a plus), Spanish speaking ( a plus), compassionate, LGBT and Refugee compassionate.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: _____
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
___X__ Fingerprint clearance
___X__ Background check
____X_ TB clearance
_____ Other health examinations
_____ Immunizations
_X____ A vehicle for placement related duties
Does the agency cover the cost for any background checks or health procedures? Yes:_X___ No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:____ No: _X___
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes:_X___ No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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$500 per semester – BSW
$1000 per semester – 1st year MSW
$2000 per semester – 2nd year MSW
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Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify: