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Florida State University's College of Social Work recently held a grand opening for the newly expanded Maryland Building, a joint facility for the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center and the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)

Florida State University is transforming the future of clinical training and community support with the grand opening of the newly expanded Maryland Building.

FSU celebrated the grand opening of the renovated space on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. This state-of-the-art renovation marks a collaborative milestone for the FSU College of Social Work, serving as a premier joint home for the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (MDC) and the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (FICW).

The addition debuts advanced facilities for both organizations specifically designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and the complex realities of supporting children and families.

 

Florida State University's College of Social Work recently held a grand opening for the newly expanded Maryland Building, a joint facility for the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center and the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
The FICW is revolutionizing child welfare training with Florida’s only fully immersive experiential learning lab. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare at Florida State University serves as a central hub for research, policy and practice aimed at improving the lives of children and families across the state. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare is using VR headsets and
Divided by a one-way mirror, the PCIT space allows students to monitor behavior from an observation room while providing live feedback. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
The Maryland Building expansion fulfills a long-term vision to create a dedicated, collaborative space for the social work profession at FSU. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
This state-of-the-art simulation space allows for real-time feedback and debriefing, ensuring caseworkers are field-ready on day one. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
Florida State University's College of Social Work recently held a grand opening for the newly expanded Maryland Building, a joint facility for the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center and the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
Students can now rehearse high-stakes professional scenarios in a simulated home environment equipped with 360-degree cameras. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
Through an innovative VR platform, the FICW allows professionals to navigate
Florida State University's College of Social Work recently held a grand opening for the newly expanded Maryland Building, a joint facility for the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center and the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
The FICW is revolutionizing child welfare training with Florida’s only fully immersive experiential learning lab. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
The Open House offered visitors a firsthand look at child welfare training via an immersive Virtual Reality experience. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
The Maryland Building grand opening gave the public a rare, hands-on look at the immersive learning lab. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
From Bluetooth live-coaching to virtual reality home visits, the Maryland Building is at the forefront of human services technology. (Casey McCarthy/Florida State University)
Florida State University's College of Social Work recently held a grand opening for the newly expanded Maryland Building, a joint facility for the Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center and the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
With advanced Bluetooth audio and one-way mirrors, MDC faculty can now provide students with live, real-time coaching during sessions. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)
Rooms in the MDC, such as this therapy room, include observation windows for clinical supervision and student training. (Logan Lowery/Florida State University)