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The social work program at SUNY Buffalo State was first accredited by the Council on Social Work Education in 1975. Students who graduate with a B.S.

Buffalo State's Social Work Department has the largest undergraduate social work program in the State University of New York. Social work majors focus on professional preparation, drawing from a required academic background in the liberal arts. Courses cover values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, and populations at risk. in Social Work assist the elderly, children, families, and people faced with disabilities, mental illnesses, and many different problems in living. Graduates also learn various ways to contribute to the development of social welfare policy. Our recent graduates are represented in a wide variety of practice fields at agencies such as Horizon Health Services, Case Western Reserve University, Community Action Organization, Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Transitional Services, AIDS Community Services, Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, to name a few. The social welfare minor enables students who are majoring in other disciplines to understand the welfare system and the people it affects.

10/29/2026

Join Us at Unity in the Community! 💙

The Center for Elder Law & Justice will be attending this free resource fair hosted by Community Access Services. This event brings together organizations and services to help individuals and families access essential resources and support for everyday needs.

Stop by our table to learn about the free legal services and programs available through CELJ. We look forward to connecting with community members and partner organizations as we work together to strengthen our community.

10/27/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Your name, your identity, your future. Join us for Forging Your Own Path: Name Changes and Advance Planning for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, a free presentation from the Center for Elder Law & Justice's PrideLaw program and Empire Justice Center.

Learn about name changes and identity documents, your rights to use your preferred name and pronouns in healthcare settings, anti-discrimination protections, and important advance planning tools like healthcare proxies. Whether you're planning for yourself or supporting a loved one, this session will provide practical information to help you make informed decisions and protect your wishes.

📅 We have three sessions remaining in November and December. The program is free and open to the public. Join us and take the next step toward forging your own path. 🌈

10/16/2026

Learn life-saving CPR skills this Saturday at MLI, 271 Grant St.!

10/14/2026

Big Big Table in Buffalo is hiring!

10/13/2026

Your next career move could change lives. 💫

We’re growing our team and seeking passionate professionals who believe everyone deserves access to justice. If you’re looking for purposeful work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Email resume & cover letter to [email protected]

10/13/2026

The Department held a Policy Advocacy Day for Buffalo State University students on 9/29. We heard from community agencies & local elected officials about the importance of engaging in community activism at the local level & how to get involved. Thank you to all who joined us. The student feedback was excellent & We look forward to more events like this!

This all-day event featured advocacy groups, local activists, and politicians, plus hands-on activities for students.

10/13/2026

We were excited to partner with Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library to host Rashad Robinson last week during Banned Book Week. Rashad discussed his book, “From Presence to Power,” inspiring social work students to advocate for change in our community.

Rashad stayed after the talk to facilitate a workshop with 25 local community agencies and our social work students, discussing how to use strategies in the book to create impactful change. Such a powerful learning opportunity!

10/13/2026

Social Work Junior, Kaitlin, presented at the The Anne Frank Project’s Social Justice Festival about food insecurity on college campuses & resources available. She’s facilitating an Empty Bowls Project 🥣 donating proceeds to Miligan’s Food Pantry at Buffalo State University. Excellent work, Kaitlin!

10/12/2026

💙 WNY Compassion Connection is proud to welcome Dr. David Schonfeld, a nationally recognized expert in school crisis response and childhood bereavement, to Buffalo for a special educator training!

Dr. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, is the Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and a leading expert in supporting children and school communities following a crisis or loss.

This training will provide educators and school professionals with practical strategies to:

📚 Recognize common difficulties in students following a crisis
🩵 Promote healthy coping strategies
🎒 Provide appropriate academic accommodations
👩‍⚕️ Support their own well-being through professional self-care

This session is designed for school administrators, counselors, social workers, and school crisis response teams.

Thanks to our partnership with Erie County, this training is offered at NO COST to attendees!

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕗 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 King Urban Life Center
938 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14211

🔗 Registration is required! Secure your spot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050948AEAC2CA2FC1-65880468-supporting

📩 Questions? Contact Katerina Schlabig, Manager of Operations & School Services, at [email protected] or (716) 713-3587.

Address

1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14222

Website

http://socialwork.buffalostate.edu/

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