Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program and National Network (Cohorts XI-XIII)

Grant Summary

The Foundation awarded a renewal grant to The Gerontological Society of America for the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Faculty Scholars Program. The funding will support 27 additional scholars and provide overall coordination of the Hartford Geriatric Social Work Initiative (GSWI). One new component of the program, a formal Networking Advisory Committee, will identify opportunities for networking, guide the development of ideas, and gather information on existing "naturally" occurring networks of program alumni. In addition, the Foundation welcomes the Veteran's Administration (VA) as a partner in the program. The VA will fund six of the 27 scholars with a $600,000 investment. The ultimate goal of the program is to improve the health and well-being of older adults by preparing faculty for leadership in gerontology, with the ultimate goal of increasing the capacity of schools of social work to train geriatric social work practitioners.