Practicum Internship with the Los Angeles Department of Children & Family Services
Practicum Internship with the Los Angeles Department of Children & Family Services
- Students are required to complete their final year of practicum placement at DCFS.
- Interns work under the supervision of Children Social Workers (CSWs) in Continuing Services and Emergency Response units.
- Continuing Services units utilize the family’s strengths, conduct ongoing needs assessments, and provide resources in order to preserve or reunify a child within the family.
- Emergency Response units conduct risk/safety assessments utilizing teaming and engagement in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of children and their families.
- DCFS social workers are considered essential workers. As such, face-to-face visits with clients are required following the guidance of state, county, local and university safety guidelines.