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.