LA DCFS and UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence Program
The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence Program is a federally funded, two-year training program for MSW students...
Program Requirements
- Complete LA DCFS pre-employment screening (Livescan, physical examination)
- Sign a contract for two years of full-time post-graduation employment at LA DCFS
- Maintain enrollment in the MSW program with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Hold a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Select the Child and Family Wellbeing specialization for the final year
- Complete LA DCFS-related coursework, including SW 643 and the LA DCFS Stipend Orientation
- Attend mandatory DCFS training, seminars, and events
- Successfully complete two practicum placements in child welfare
Note: Students who fail to meet program requirements may be responsible for repayment of the stipend.
Maria Lourdes Brown, Executive Director – mlbrown@luskin.ucla.edu
Todd Franke, Ph.D., Principal Investigator – tfranke@ucla.edu
Michelle Talley, MSW/LCSW, Consultant/Liaison – talley@luskin.ucla.edu
Gerardo P. Laviña, LCSW, Field Director – glavina@ucla.edu
We are here
1149 South Hill Street, 8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Working hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00–5:00pm