A round-up of items of interest:

Kelly Hirsch is an active member:
A glimpse into the life of a foster child
WFRV News
Childhood Protection Intern Kelly Hirsch says she felt the need for the community to know what’s going on with child neglect, where the challenges are, and what we can do as a community to make things better.

Avatar Teaches Social Workers How to Talk With Iraq and Afghanistan Vets
Fast Company
He’s a digital avatar designed to be a training tool as part of University of Southern California School of Social Work‘s curriculum for the Master of Social Work degree with a Sub-concentration in Military Social Work.

Documentary Reveals Struggles for Teens ‘Aging Out’ of Foster Care
Kansas City infoZine
By the time Walter “aged out” of Montana’s foster care system at 18, he had lived in eight shelters and group homes over six years.

Jamie Huysman is an active member:
Mental Health-The Media-Caregiving … Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!
Psychology Today
I came to find out when I won an award I am very proud of as NASW. Today, it is my work as a social worker and NASW that continues that inspiration.