The Idaho Child Welfare Scholar Program provides a stipend to promising BSW and MSW social work students who are committed to practicing social work in the field of child welfare. These stipends are funded through Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. The purpose of this program is to recruit and retain qualified staff in child welfare practice with specialization in the areas of foster care and adoptions.
Students receiving stipends must agree to accept employment in Child and Family Services within the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) for a time period that corresponds with the stipend received. Stipends are available for both potential and current Health and Welfare employees. The MSW stipend award is primarily intended to develop advanced skills among experienced Idaho Health and Welfare Department employees.
Program Eligibility
- Admission into either the BSW or MSW programs at Boise State University and remain in good academic standing.
- Demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in child welfare or be a full-time employee with Idaho Health and Welfare Department for one continuous year.
- Agree to the educational requirements of the Boise State University Scholar Program.
- Confirmed field placement in an approved child welfare setting.
- Commit to work for the Idaho Division of Child and Family Services (FACS) for a designated period of time after graduation to complete the requirements of the scholar program.
- Understand fully that the stipend must be repaid if program commitments are not met.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or a qualified alien, which can include a permanent resident, asylee under Section 208 and a refugee under Section 207.
Application Process
Deadline
Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2013 until March 21, 2013 (or until otherwise filled).
How to apply
Complete application materials and submit application to the Scholars Coordinator.
Alyssa Reynolds, LCSW
Scholars Coordinator
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725-1940
Selection Process
Applicants are selected at the end of the Spring semester for the following academic year. Contact the Scholars Coordinator for details.
Screening
A screening process will include an interview and thorough review of all application materials by representatives from the Boise State University School of Social.
Interview
An interview will be scheduled by the Child Welfare Field Unit Coordinator when all application materials are completed and submitted.
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Student Application
Employee Application