Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP)

What is the Public Child Welfare Certification Program?

The program was implemented by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to train social work students for child welfare services work. There are 10 universities participating in this program. Students admitted into this program are provided with 3 or 4 semesters of paid in-state tuition and a stipend each semester. In return, they must work for the Cabinet for 2 years after graduation.

Who is Eligible To Apply?

• Must be a social work major
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.5
• Must have a social work GPA of 3.0
• Must have at least 3 but not more than 4 semesters left of coursework

What are the Benefits?

1. In-state tuition will be paid in full for the approved semesters
2. You get a stipend of $1,300.00 for each approved semester ($650.00 for summer)
3. Will be certified as a Social Service Worker II upon graduation and given priority hiring within the Cabinet

What are my Obligations?

• You will maintain a social work GPA of 3.0 and overall GPA of 2.5 every semester until graduation
• You must attend a retreat every Spring and Fall
• You must take SWK358 and SWK458 electives
• You must successfully complete your practicum with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Dept. of Community Based Services
• You must attend extra training during your practicum semester
• You must work for Community Based Services for 2 years after graduation

A message from a Spring 2004 Social Work and PCWCP graduate.Written November 17, 2004:

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