Everyone benefits when there is another MSW in child welfare: exploring ways to support Title IV-E MSW student-employees
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Public Child Welfare
DOI
10.1080/15548732.2024.2357128
Abstract
The Title IV-E program is crucial for the public child welfare (PCW) system as it supports the training and retention of skilled workers. However, there is a lack of information about how PCW agencies support employees in MSW Title IV-E programs. This study examined how six counties in Northern California support their MSW Title IV-E student-employees. The findings uncovered themes related to strong county social work internship programs, additional support for student-employees, and challenges in program implementation. Sharing information about PCW agency internship programs can benefit agencies by improving access to higher education and attracting skilled child welfare workers.
Keywords
Child welfare, MSW student-employee, social work internship program, Title IV-E, workforce development
Department
Social Work
Recommended Citation
Liza A. Castañeda and Meekyung Han. "Everyone benefits when there is another MSW in child welfare: exploring ways to support Title IV-E MSW student-employees" Journal of Public Child Welfare (2024). https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2024.2357128
