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 posted here In the Spring of 2025.

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?

- 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

~ In the Spring we host Information Meetings 

~ Attend one of the Info Meetings via zoom in March and April  

~ Submit application by April 15th 

~ Interviews in March & April

~ Applicants are notified of the outcome in May

• Meet an L.A. DCFS Internship Program Graduate