Jorge Salazar, MSW

Jorge Salazar is a dedicated social worker committed to supporting children, families, and communities affected by the foster care system. A lifelong resident of Los Angeles County, Jorge’s passion for social justice and community empowerment was shaped by his upbringing in a working-class neighborhood. Inspired to advocate for marginalized populations, he pursued higher education as a pathway to service and impact.

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Jorge earned his Bachelor’s degrees in Chicano Studies and Women’s Studies from the University of California, Riverside. He later received his Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California in 2017, where he further honed his skills in advocacy, trauma-informed care, and systems navigation.

His introduction to foster care came during a one-year professional internship at Families Uniting Families, where he discovered a deep commitment to working with youth and families impacted by the child welfare system. That formative experience led him to join the organization full-time, where he now serves as a Foster Care Social Worker.

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In his current role, Jorge provides comprehensive case management and support to foster youth, birth families, and resource parents. He is known for his empathetic approach, strong communication skills, and ability to build trust with diverse populations. In addition to his direct service work, Jorge serves as a preceptor and mentor to Master of Social Work interns, helping to shape and guide the next generation of social workers.

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Jorge’s work is rooted in the values of compassion, equity, and empowerment. His dedication to fostering safe, supportive, and stable environments for children in care makes him an integral part of the Families Uniting Families team and a trusted advocate within the broader community.