Child Welfare Stipend Program
What is the Child Welfare Stipend Program?The Child Welfare Stipend Program (CWSP) is a partnership between the Virginia Department of Social Services and four public state universities in Virginia. Our current university partners are:
This specialized training program, funded through title IV-E of the Social Security Act, prepares BSW seniors and MSW students for a career in public child welfare. Students accepted into this program receive a $10,000 stipend per academic year. In exchange for the stipend and extensive child welfare training, the stipend recipient must commit to work at a Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) within the state of Virginia in foster care or adoption, repaying each academic year of funding with one calendar year of work. This employment obligation must begin within six (6) months of graduation. Program Requirements
A Child Welfare Stipend Student Will Learn:
Application ProcessStudents must be accepted by a participating university to be eligible to apply for the IV-E stipend. Applications can be found on participating university websites. The application process includes a writing sample and an in-person interview. The number of stipends is limited and contingent upon Federal and State funding. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, be able to pass a pre-employment background check and be eligible to work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supplemental Information
For More Information, Please Contact:Patrick LinkCWSP State Coordinator Email: patrick.link9@dss.virginia.gov Phone: 804.510.3816 » VDSS Position Search |
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