Laura Halonen-Schultz, MSW, APSW

Laura Halonen-Schultz is a clinical assistant professor and social work field liaison in the Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is an Advanced Practice Social Worker and has spent her career in various roles within Milwaukee Child Protective Services, most recently serving as the foster and kinship program manager at Wellpoint Care Network. Laura has experience working with children and families within the children’s court systems, foster care licensing and kinship care, as well as years of leadership within the Out of Home Care Department. Her practice areas include CPS/County Human Services and medical social work.

Education:

• MSW, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2015
• BA, Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2008

Professional Interests:

• Child and Family Wellbeing
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Child Welfare and Out-of-Home Care Policy