Child Welfare Enhanced Opportunities
A unique opportunity exists for MSW students interested in child welfare. The Child Welfare Leaders Initiative is a certificate program for students interested in gaining skills in many components of child welfare.
Combining a field placement in child welfare with seminars focused on relevant topics pertaining to child welfare, participants will gain exposure to a wide range of topics and have opportunities to network and develop leadership skills within the field.
Core Components
Enhanced educational opportunities
- A field placement in a child welfare setting (prerequisite)
- One to two monthly seminars (1.5 hours each)
- Engage in dialogue about pertinent topics in child welfare
- Develop personalized leadership development plans
Professional development opportunities
- Cohort experience — connect with other students interested in child welfare
- Opportunities to network with current child welfare practitioners and leaders
- Earn a certificate in Child Welfare Leadership upon completion of the initiative
Seminar topics may include
- Applying core concepts of trauma to child welfare practice
- Leadership development opportunities
- Role of supervision in child welfare practice
- Innovative approaches in child welfare
- Addressing racial disproportionality