Apply to the Child Welfare Training Project

NAU social work students gain funding and professional experience with DCS

Are you interested in a career helping children and families? Do you meet our eligibility requirements? Follow the steps below to apply.

All accepted Northern Arizona University candidates will receive financial aid covering up to two years of NAU tuition. MSW candidates also receive a $500/month stipend and MSW program fees paid. Successful graduates are placed in a Child Safety Specialist position with the Arizona Department of Child Safety upon graduation.

The Child Welfare Training Project Online Application

• Application is fully online
• Application link includes all necessary documents to complete and upload into the online application
• If you miss any of the document links, here they are to upload
  • Application for Employment Part 1
  • Application for Employment Part 2
  • Certification of Criminal Offense
  • DCS Consent to Release
  • DCS Specialist Job Functions & Employment Requirement
  • CSO-1131A Interstate Central Registry Release of Information for DCS check

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