Florida State University College of Social Work
Child Welfare Practice Certificate
Online, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Child Welfare Practice Certificate at The Florida State University College of Social Work trains undergraduate and graduate social work students in child welfare practice and children's mental health. It covers core child protection, family assessment, trauma-informed care, foster care, permanency planning and interagency collaboration to support vulnerable children and families.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in public child welfare, including child welfare caseworker, foster care specialist, protective services investigator, family preservation worker, children's mental health assistant, and juvenile services case manager. Employers include child protective services, foster care agencies, nonprofit services, and direct community mental health providers.
The Child Welfare Practice Certificate Program is designed for undergraduate and graduate social work students who wish to develop knowledge and skills in child welfare practice and children’s mental health. Students who complete the certificate program will be provided instruction based on the following areas of child welfare practice:
