Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Information Sessions

Are You Interested in Making a Difference in Lives of Maryland’s Children and Families? Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Information Sessions The Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare Program prepares MSW students to practice in Maryland’s public child welfare programs. The program provides field placements in public child welfare agencies, cutting edge training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma education, field seminars, and education in best practices in child welfare policy and practice. Participants receive an educational stipend of $9,000 annually and agree to seek post-graduate employment in Maryland’s public child welfare system. Social Workers in public child welfare practice respond to reports of child maltreatment, provide services to assist families to safely care for their children, and promote child well-being and family stability. Do you see yourself being part of this vitally important practice area? There are currently opportunities for students beginning their foundation and advanced year field placement in the fall of 2020. There will be Title IV-E Information Sessions on the following days and times in the Title IV-E Office, Room 2W07: Tuesday, November 19th from 12:15 to 1:15 Tuesday, November 19th from 5:15 to 6:00 Monday, November 25th from 5:15 to 6:00 Monday, December 2nd from 12:30 to 1:30 In addition to program information, pizza and/or snacks will be available. If this area of practice interests you, please RSVP to: Titleiv-e@ssw.umaryland.edu to let us know which session you plan to attend. If you are interested, but not able to attend, you may contact us for more information at Titleiv-e@ssw.umaryland.edu.