California Social Welfare Archives

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Mission & Founders

The mission of the CSWA is to collect and preserve documents and personal histories that illuminate the development of social issues and problems in the field of health and welfare in California, as well as the answers that have emerged to cope with such problems.

Archive & Oral Histories

The California Social Work Archives location & the Oral History interviews can be found here. Follow the link to explore more.

Our Committees

As part of CSWA, there are currently five working committees: the Social Hall of Distinction, the Diversity Outreach and Development, the Membership and Operations, the Governance & Finance, and the Executive Committee.

Events Calender

Information about the upcoming meetings & events held by various committees in CSWA can be found in the below link. Information about past events can also be found.

About CSWA

The people who make CSWA the organization that it is today. Presenting “Our People” at CSWA.

Nominations

Here is a quick link to the Hall of Distinction Nomination page. If you know of an individual you believe should be considered for inclusion in this distinguished group, we invite you to submit a nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions about the CSWA 45th Anniversary Celebration and Awards

It says a luncheon is provided with my ticket, what can I order? You will have the option of choosing between Chicken, Salmon, Steak, or Tofu entree options

Is parking provided/validated? We will be providing valet parking to all guests. Simply drive to the front entrance and our parking valets will take care of the rest!

Are ADA Accommodations available? Should you require extra accommodations please email Elizabeth at elizabeth.g@usc.edu and CC’ cswa@usc.edu

Where can I purchase tickets? www.swarchive.org/cswa45

California Social Work Hall of Distinction Class of 2023

The California Social Welfare Archives (CSWA) California Social Work Hall of Distinction induction ceremony took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at the Burbank Marriott Hotel at the conclusion of the National Association of Social Workers California Chapter Conference.

It’s not too late to join us! When our 2024 Hall of Distinction Nomination form is produced and launched digitally, please submit who you would like to nominate. Keep an eye out on the Nomination page, but in the meantime, see our previous Inductees here.

The California Social Welfare Archives (CSWA) California Social Work Hall of Distinction induction ceremony took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at the Burbank Marriott Hotel at the conclusion of the National Association of Social Workers California Chapter Conference. This years inductees include:

Arturo Rodriguez - Labor Organizer and Social Welfare Advocate

Jacquelyn McCroskey - Professor of Child Welfare at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.

Jorja Leap - Adjunct Professor of Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs.

Joseph A. Nunn - Department Vice-Chair and Director of Field Education Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs.

Siyon Rhee - Director and Professor at California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work.

To view our digital program to follow along with the ceremony, and to see all the beautiful tribute ads and sponsors, please download at: https://issuu.com/californiasocialwelfarearchives/docs/social_work_hall_of_distinction_2023_induction_cer

Chapters:

1:01 - Welcome to the Hall of Distinction: Virginia Rondero Hernandez

3:15 - Special Remarks: Kimberly Warmsley

5:51 - Opening Remarks: Maurice Hudson

11:51 - Induction Ceremony begins

13:04 - Congratulatory Message: Suzanne Dworak-Peck

13:57 - Monica Garcia presents Jacquelyn McCroskey

16:36 - Jacquelyn McCroskey

25:53 - Congratulatory Message: Alex Norman

27:18 - Colleen Friend presents Joseph A. Nunn

33:04 - Joseph A. Nunn

41:15 - Kenny Greene and Michael Cummings present Jorja Leap

48:12 - Jorja Leap

57:06 - Intermission

1:01:53 - Intermission ends

1:02:38 - Acknowledgements: Maurice Hudson

1:08:55 - Congratulatory message: Teresa Romero

1:09:53 - Senator Maria Elena Durazo presents Arturo Rodriguez

1:17:53 - Arturo Rodriguez

1:31:57 - Hon. Victor Manalo presents Siyon Rhee with Ron Vogel

1:35:57 - Siyon Rhee

1:44:19 - Closing Remarks: Virginia Rondero Hernandez and Maurice Hudson

Copyright free music:

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR6D5o5bIdU&list=WL&index=1

Congratulations to our Inductee Class of 2023

  • Arturo Rodriguez

    Labor Organizer and Social Welfare Advocate

  • Jacquelyn McCroskey

    Professor of Child Welfare at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.

  • Jorja Leap

    Adjunct Professor of Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs.

  • Joseph A. Nunn

    Department Vice-Chair and Director of Field Education Emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs. 

  • Siyon Rhee

    Director and Professor at California State University, Los Angeles School of Social Work. 

How to Support Us.

Please join us in building the CSWA Operations Fund to ensure long-term support for the California Social Welfare Archives so we can continue providing year long programming, such as our California Social Work Hall of Distinction, George Nickel Awards, and Oral Histories.

Donations are processed by USC. All proceeds go directly to the CSWA Operations Fund. Your generosity ensures that we continue to honor those involved in bringing about the betterment of society and to ensure that the contributions of social work leaders, innovators, and pioneers will be recognized, studied, and preserved for the future. Any size gift is welcome and important.

Donate online using the Give Now button with a credit card, and by plugging in “CSWA Operations/Hall of Distinction Fund” into the search bar,

or by check, made payable to CSWA-USC and mailed to:

CSWA

USC Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
669 W 34th St., Los Angeles CA 90089

To discuss pledges, estate planning, and other gifting options, please contact our Program Office Monday through Friday 10am-3:30pm

You can also text-to-give, by texting CSWAHOD to 41444.