Kayla Whitworth

Kayla Whitworth is a Social Work Lecturer and Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Coordinator at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master's degree from Texas State University (2006) and became clinically licensed in 2010. Her professional experience spans inter-disciplinary roles in Child Protective Services, hospital social work, and therapy at a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center. She contributed to developing UNT's Trauma Certification course as a contractor.

Her research focuses on child welfare and trauma, integrating clinical practice with program development. She has no listed scientific awards or grants, and no active academic articles are mentioned in the provided text.