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.

The Application Link will be available In early Sping.

The Child Welfare Stipend 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