Austin Griffiths, Ph.D.

Director of @WKUChildWelfare, Assoc. Prof. in #MSW Program @WKU | Grad of @WKUSocialWork @UKCOSW @MtPointe_TUHSD

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

🚨Check out our new study, the first of its kind to use biometric analytic technology to measure work related stress in #childwelfare workers. @KyDCBS @CHFSKy @melaniesage @nasw @ChildWelfareHub @d_yetter @DrJayMiller1 @wku @WKUResearch

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

This study is the first to use biometric analytic technology to track work-related stress! Please share and continue to advocate! #childwelfare
https://t.co/5BPw3TTBSe
@GriffithsPhD @owjbeer @KyDCBS @CHFSKy @NCWWI @CWLAofficial @ukcosw @CHHS_WKU @PlymSocialWork @LifeSkillsInc1

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

Join us at the 2026 Child Welfare Expo at WKU! Connect with agencies, enjoy free food and gift drawings, and hear from our amazing Keynote! Please share!
Register Here- https://t.co/iB0zOIQVVM
Award Nominations- https://t.co/c3gbNymDio

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

My favorite conference…Recharged already!! 💯

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

An incredible opportunity for our team at the 2025 National Title IVe Roundtable. Looking forward to the future! #childwelfare @wku @UA_SocialWork

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Celebrating the graduation of @wku’s Class of 2025! @CHHS_WKU @WKUSocialWork @WKUChildWelfare #socialwork #letsgo

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

We are excited to announce the LCCWEAR is hiring a Child Welfare Integration Specialist! Click the link to apply. https://t.co/gACsgYRV2Z
@CHHS_WKU
@GriffithsPhD
@WKUSocialWork
@LifeSkillsInc1

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

The @WKUChildWelfare is expanding and this is an important position that will help to lead our mission each day. Check it out and please share with those who have experience in child welfare/child protection. Thanks! @wku @CHFSKy @KyDCBS @CHHS_WKU

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

We are excited to announce the LCCWEAR is hiring a Child Welfare Integration Specialist! Click the link to apply. https://t.co/gACsgYRV2Z
@CHHS-WKU
@GriffithsPhD

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Excited about this. Please rsvp, share, and attend! #childwelfare @wku @CHFSKy @KyDCBS

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

The Center is thrilled to announce our guest speaker for the 5th Annual Child Welfare Expo is Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman! Please register today!
https://t.co/JE1uXdMixy
@CHHS_WKU @GriffithsPhD @LifeSkillsInc1 @KyDCBS

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

@DrDianeSimpson Thank you!

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Looking forward to today!

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

Check out LCCWEAR In Action! Dr. Austin Griffiths will be the keynote speaker at the LSU School of Social Work 3rd Annual Trauma Conference!
@CHHS_WKU
@GriffithsPhD

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Join us! 💯

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

Are you passionate about improving the lives of families and children? Join us! Our research center is looking for GRA's for the fall of 2025. Visit here: https://t.co/wB2Qxk6sul to submit your application! #ChildWelfare
@CHHS_WKU
@WKUSocialWork
@GriffithsPhD
@wku

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Thrilled about this! Dr. @ErinWarfel 👀

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

The Center is happy to announce the addition of Dr. Erin Warfel to our team as a Research Fellow. Dr. Warfel is an Assistant Professor and Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director in the Department of Social Work at Western Kentucky University.

@CHHS_WKU
@GriffithsPhD

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

Congratulation to LCCWEAR Research Fellow, Dr. Erin Warfel on your award!
@CHHS_WKU
@GriffithsPhD

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Outstanding! @CW_Prep @CHFSKy @KyDCBS #childwelfare @wku

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

The Child Welfare Prepare, Retain, Engage and Partner Program(CW PREP)is a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and university undergraduate social work programs. Meet Alyssa Fisk an amazing CW PREP Student!
@CHHS_WKU
@GriffithsPhD
@CW_Prep

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Just reconnected with my esteemed colleague Dr. @AthenaKheibari at @SSWRorg in Seattle. So fortunate to have spent my doc program with her at @ukcosw! #SSWR2025

[LifeSkills, Inc. @LifeSkillsInc1]

🎉 We’re excited to announce that @WKUChildWelfare is relocating to the new WKU Community Health Sciences Complex! https://t.co/wZOTomkzLH

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Beyond thrilled to have Dr. Hines help us to lead the @WKUChildWelfare! Much respect and appreciation! Let’s go! #childwelfare @wku

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

LCCWEAR welcomes Dr. Monica Hines! A dedicated BSW Instructor & CW-PREP Site Coordinator at WKU. She's a passionate advocate for child welfare and social work. A three-time WKU graduate with a BSW, MSW, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Welcome!
@CHHS_WKU
@GriffithsPhD

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

#VeteransDay

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

This is one of the funniest moments of my entire life. Chloe got me! She is even talking like me today… 😂😂😂

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

Our wonderful GRA Chloe Corley decided to dress up as our Director today, Dr. @GriffithsPhD. 😂 Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Really excited about this new partnership! Lets go!! @CHFSKy @KyDCBS @CHHS_WKU @wku @LifeSkillsInc1

[Center for Child Welfare Education and Research @WKUChildWelfare]

LCCWEAR in Action: Check out our highlight of the week and find additional projects on our website!
https://t.co/BWnqaJwf0V #ChildWelfare
@CHFSKy @CHHS_WKU @LifeSkillsInc1 @GriffithsPhD @wku

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

This is big!!! Please join us!!

[chhs_wku @CHHS_WKU]

🎉Join us at the CHHS Community Health Sciences Complex at WKU's South Campus on November 15, 2024, at 9:00AM! 🏥✨ Visit centers like the Lifeskills Center for Child Welfare and Research, the Center for Applied Science in Healthy Aging, and more!

[Austin Griffiths, Ph.D. @GriffithsPhD]

Such an honor and a privilege to observe the outstanding Dr. @MonicaGHines today. She’s making a real difference, every day! The future of @WKUSocialWork is in great hands! 💯