Brenda Sweeten

Brenda Sweeten is a Clinical Professor at the University of North Texas (UNT), serving as Director of Social Work Field Education and UNT Foster Care Liaison Officer. She is located at Chilton 397E and reachable via email at Brenda.Sweeten@unt.edu. Her research focuses on child welfare, foster care system dynamics, and the academic trajectories of foster care alumni in post-secondary education. She also explores nonprofit management and volunteer engagement strategies.

Dr. Sweeten’s work emphasizes improving college readiness for foster youth and strengthening support systems within nonprofit organizations. No specific grants, awards, or student advisees are listed in the provided information.