Social Work Practicums

The Kansas Department for Children and Families provides an excellent foundation for students obtaining social work degrees. With 80 paid practicum positions across the state, students will have an opportunity to round out their social work education by working with client.

DCF Practicum Experience Booklet

Student Experiences

Ethical Decision Making
Evidence-Based Practices
Professional Documentation
Direct Client Contact
Shadowing Opportunities
Engagement, Interviewing and Assessment Skills
Policy and Practices
Available Resources

80 Paid Positions Available

Child Protection Services
Adult Protective Services
Independent Living

More Than an Education

Paid Positions
Cross-Training opportunities with Rehabilitation Services, Economic and Employment Services and the Protection Report Center.
Opportunities to work with external and community partners including medical facilities, schools, law enforcement, courts, prevention services, foster care agencies, supportive housing facilities and others.

Additional Internship Opportunities
Additional internship positions are available for Human Service-related degrees such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Child and Family Services. If you are interested in an internship position with DCF, click here to contact us.

While some of our positions are listed on the State of Kansas Internship Program webpage, we are willing to work with you to customize an internship option that works for you!

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Social Work Practicums

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