Dr. Liza Arellano, DSW, LCSW is an Assistant Professor and the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Director at California Baptist University (CBU). She has over 15 years of experience in child welfare, including in residential placements, conducting child abuse and neglect investigations, training and development of staff, supervision of blended and specialized units, and managing multiple child welfare placement programs. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and previously managed the provision of mental health services for foster youth in San Bernardino County through Assembly Bill 1299. Dr. Arellano’s research includes improving outcomes for youth in congregate care, preventative child welfare services, and the effectiveness of on-the-job training for child welfare social workers.
