Become a Child Welfare Fellow and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families

Apply for a Fellowship at One of Five Michigan Universities

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Fellowship Benefits

The Michigan Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship is a new opportunity for social work students to receive educational and financial support leading to a post graduate career in the Child Welfare system.

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Financial
Support

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Specialized
Academics

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Mentorship
and Guidance

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Skill
Development

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Build
Community

The Fellowship At-A-Glance

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Complete Dedicated Coursework

Leading to the Child Welfare Certificate Endorsement at the BSW or MSW level

Receive a $5,000 Stipend

Per eligible semester

Field Placement in a Child Welfare Agency

Such as foster care, adoption or children’s protective services

Commitment to a Post Graduate Career in a Public, Private or Tribal Child Welfare Agency

Become a Fellow

Apply for the Fellowship at One of Five Michigan Universities.

Each university facilitates the application process into their program. Learn more about each university, including available program types, specific program requirements, and how to apply.

Become a Fellow

Apply for the Fellowship at One of Five Michigan Universities.

Each university facilitates the application process into their program. Learn more about each university, including available program types, specific program requirements, and how to apply.

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Our Partner Universities

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University campus

Programs Available:
BSW

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University campus

Programs Available:
BASW / MSW

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan campus

Programs Available:
MSW

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University campus

Programs Available:
BSW / MSW

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University campus

Programs Available:
BSW / MSW

Need help finding a program that’s the right fit?

Search by program type, availability, or location.

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University campus

Programs Available:
BSW

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University campus

Programs Available:
BASW / MSW

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan campus

Programs Available:
MSW

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University campus

Programs Available:
BSW / MSW

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University campus

Programs Available:
BSW / MSW

Need help finding a program that’s the right fit?

Search by program type, availability, or location.

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This fellowship has been so much more valuable to me beyond just its monetary contribution.

Not only was I able to form a community of other students who share my passions, but having the stipend allowed me the financial security to take time off work if I needed for my health or schoolwork deadlines that I wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise. Working in child welfare is a hard job, but the support and comradery that I found through this program is invaluable and helps make the work we do possible.

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Elizabeth Crail

Upcoming Fellowship Events

Upcoming Fellowship Events