You can make a critical difference in the lives of Hawaii’s most vulnerable children.  Join the field of public child welfare where social workers are well trained, highly skilled and knowledgeable in a wealth of areas.  Work with other professionals on complex cases to help ensure stronger, healthier families for our communities.  Child welfare needs you.

Manoa-based and distance education MSW students entering their final (specialization/advanced standing) year of their graduate program are eligible to apply for HCWEC.  Full-time HCWEC scholars receive $18,000 per year and part-time distance education or part-time CWS employed scholars receive $14,000 per year.  Scholars commit to a 2-year post graduation employment when receiving one year of stipend. The HCWEC project is contingent on funding from the Department of Human Services, which is to be confirmed prior to the Fall semester.  Students should contact their financial aide officer to discuss how the stipend may impact their financial aide package.

HCWEC Scholars: 

1. Must be accepted into the MSW program @UH SSW
2. Full time students can be in their generalist or specialization year starting Fall 2019 and part-time students must be in their 2nd or last (specialization) year starting Fall 2019.
3. Must commit to post graduate employment with the State of Hawai’i, Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Child Welfare Services.
4. Must be in the C&F specialization.
5. Must agree to practicum placement at Child Welfare Services during their specialization year.
6. Must agree to required curriculum in specialization year.
7. Must commit to 675 hours of practicum.
8. Must have a driver’s license.​

Application Deadline​: March 1st 2019 – Extended priority deadline to April 1, 2019.  Applications will be accepted and viewed up until May 1, 2019.

• Application form available below, please provide three (3) referrals.

HCWEC Application

HCWEC Referral Form

COURSE
REQUIREMENTS – 2nd Year Child & Family Specialization Scholars