About Us
The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.
Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.
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REACH Magazine 2004 to 2019
From 2004 to 2019. Reach magazine shared news about research, alumni, programs, people, and events at U of T’s Faculty of Social Work, renamed the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work in 2007.