Dan Vervaecke

SJPS helped prepare me to consider the bigger forces at work when working with families.

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Dan Vervaecke

BA Hons '12 Sociology and Social Justice & Peace Studies

Current Career

Organization: Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region

Title: Child Protection Worker


Career Overview

My current career involves conducting investigations of possible child abuse and neglect for Family and Children Services of the Waterloo Region. I work with a variety of populations and people of varying economic statuses and address issues of addictions, mental health, and domestic violence while trying to offer support to the family and ensuring safety, permanence and well-being for children.

Further Degrees / Certifications

Master of Social Work
Wilfird Laurier University, Waterloo ON - 2015

Various Professional Development Certificates focusing on Trauma and Addictions

Posted: 2018