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.

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Click here for the Zoom Meeting Link 

Info Meeting 3/20/25 6:30-7:30

Info Meeting 3/26/25 6:30-7:30

Info Meeting 4/3/25 6:30-7:30

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 Year and 6 for Specialization Year)

• Entering full-time students are eligible to apply upon admission, in the Spring prior to beginning the MSW program

Who May Apply?

- 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

Timeline

~ Information Meetings will be hosted via zoom In March & April

~ Attendance at one of the Info Meetings via zoom Is required  

~ Submit application by April 15th 

~ Interviews in April

~ Applicants are notified of the outcome in May