Background
Cosgrove, John Gerard was born on January 5, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Cosgrove, John Gerard was born on January 5, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor, Seton Hall U., 1964; Master of Social Work, Fordham University, 1968; Doctor of Social Work, Fordham University, 1985.
Caseworker, assistant supervisor, acting casework supervisor, New Jersey bureau of Children's Superior vena cava syndrome (now Division Youth/Family Superior vena cava syndrome), Newark, 1964-1970; social work supervisor, coordinator, College Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, New York City, 1970-1980; director consultation, evaluation and government funding, Covenant House, New York City, 1980-1986; administrative director Research and Demonstration Center, assistant dean, Fordham University, New York City, since 1986. Consultant Johannesburg (South Africa) Child Welfare Society, 1989-1990, Parents anonymour of New York, Rochester, 1987, National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Chicago, 1980-1981, Thomas Edison College, since 1992.
Board of directors Childhope United States of America, since 1990. Member NASW, Fulbright Association, International Association of Trauma Counselors, Academy Certified Social Workers.