LADCFS + UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence
LADCFS + UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence
Child Welfare Stipend Program
Child Welfare Stipend Program
The LADCFS + UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence Child Welfare Stipend Program is offered under the IV-E provision of the Social Security Act, with the goal of strengthening professional social work practice in public child welfare agencies. This stipend opportunity is offered through a federally funded program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and six other partnering Los Angeles-area MSW programs.
The LADCFS + UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence Child Welfare Stipend Program is offered under the IV-E provision of the Social Security Act, with the goal of strengthening professional social work practice in public child welfare agencies. This stipend opportunity is offered through a federally funded program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and six other partnering Los Angeles-area MSW programs.
This stipend provides financial support to MSW students interested in child welfare in exchange for a commitment to work with Los Angeles County DCFS.
This stipend provides financial support to MSW students interested in child welfare in exchange for a commitment to work with Los Angeles County DCFS.
The application link will be posted here In the Spring of 2025.
The application link will be posted here In the Spring of 2025.
The Child Welfare Stipend Program
The Child Welfare Stipend Program
- Provides a stipend in the amount of $26,000 per year for 2 years (total $52,000)
- For students with a specialization in Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families
- The stipend is awarded in the generalist foundation year
- Twelve stipends are awarded annually (6 for Generalist Foundation and 6 for Specialization year)
- Entering full-time students are eligible to apply in the Spring prior to beginning the MSW program
Who May Apply?
Who May Apply?
- Entering MSW Full-time students who are interested in a career in public child welfare
- Entering MSW Full-time students who are interested in a career in public child welfare
- Current APU Year 1 Part Time MSW students who are interested in a career in public child welfare
- Current APU Year 1 Part Time MSW students who are interested in a career in public child welfare
Timeline
Timeline
~ In the Spring we host Information Meetings
~ In the Spring we host Information Meetings
~ Attend one of the Info Meetings via zoom in March and April
~ Attend one of the Info Meetings via zoom in March and April
~ Submit application by April 15th
~ Submit application by April 15th
~ Interviews in March & April
~ Interviews in March & April
~ Applicants are notified of the outcome in May
~ Applicants are notified of the outcome in May
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Virginia Olivas, MSW
Virginia Olivas, MSW
Practicum Faculty & L.A. DCFS Program Coordinator
Department of Social Work
626-804-2720