IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program

The IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between the University of Nevada, Reno School of Social Work, the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Family Programs Office (DCFS-FPO), Washoe County Human Services Agency (WCHSA) and Division of Child and Family Services-Rural Region (DCFS-Rural). The Program assists students pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree with a focus of study in child welfare by providing a child welfare field placement, training, educational support, and a financial stipend (forgivable loan) in exchange for a year of employment with a Nevada public child welfare agency.

Program benefits for professional and personal growth

• A field placement in a northern Nevada public child welfare agency
• Preparation and skills through a specialized online scholars field seminar
• Dynamic, engaging, and comprehensive child welfare pre-service training by participation in Nevada Child Welfare Training Academy in the academic year
• A financial award (stipend/”forgivable loan”) in the amount of $5,950*
• Pathway to post-graduation employment with a Nevada public child welfare agency
• Post-graduation access to monthly support, coaching, professional and leadership development

*NOTE: Financial award is subject to change

Program requirements

• Commitment to work for Washoe County Human Services Agency (Reno) or Division of Child & Family Services (Statewide) for one year
• The one-year work commitment is required to begin as soon as possible after graduation