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.
Child Welfare Leaders Initiative
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. The Initiative includes:
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.