Coursework and internships prepare students for leadership and work in permanency planning and family preservation with children and their families in child welfare. Many of these families are experiencing challenges and obstacles to functioning adequately because of maltreatment, substance abuse, serious medical conditions, socioeconomic status, and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project offers students an opportunity to receive individualized, specialized training in child welfare, including placement in a supervised, intensive field practicum setting in Regions 2, 7, and 9 of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. In exchange for the stipend (which can be received for up to four semesters), the Title IV-E stipend recipient, upon graduation, is required to fulfill an employment contract for a specified period of time with Child Protective Services in Region 2, 7, or 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What would I do as a social worker at CPS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After intensive training, child welfare social workers work with children and their families, courts, police, medical institutions, and schools. Guided by public child welfare and family policy, these social workers perform an array of tasks within complex family situations, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Performing risk assessments to determine child well-being and safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preparing and documenting case records, including court documents and testifying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Conducting services within a case management process<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Initiating referrals for clients to appropriate resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Organizing communities to create healthier environments for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Planning and advocating for effective child welfare policies and programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Is Child Welfare a Good Career Choice for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\nChoosing a career in child welfare requires that you are willing to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Study and learn a challenging and complex body of knowledge about children, families, social systems, and public policy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be sensitive to different cultures and ideas;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Practice social work values and ethics;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be passionate about creating a positive difference in the lives of children and families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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BSW graduates can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility (when applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Starting salaries of $40,000+<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Comprehensive benefits packages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Long-term career growth opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Career pathways in child welfare, family services, and youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eligibility for employment with state and local social service agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Opportunities to work in foster care, adoption services, and CPS programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preparation for entry-level case management and social services roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access to community, nonprofit, and government employment opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strong demand for social workers in child and family services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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