Stipends provided to social workers who commit to under-resourced communities
LANSING, Mich. - To help increase the number of child welfare workers and keep kids safe, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with five public universities across the state to provide stipends to social work students who agree to work in under-resourced communities across the state after graduation.
“I am excited about this partnership with our colleges and universities that will strengthen Michigan’s child welfare workforce,” said Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “Supporting social work students financially as they prepare to enter the child welfare workforce is critical to the strong recruitment and retention of dedicated professionals. A program like this has the potential to attract highly motivated and capable students and ensure a workforce committed to protecting children and supporting families.”
via www.michigan.gov
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