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Child Welfare Training & Advancement Program (CWTAP)

Dedicated to developing highly skilled and advanced level social work practitioners within the field of Child Welfare. Please remember that you DO NOT have to be formally accepted to the UW School of Social Work prior to applying for CWTAP. You may receive conditional acceptance into CWTAP as you are awaiting the decision from the graduate college.

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​CWTAP Program Support & CWTAP Extended Admissions Deadlines

CWTAP Application deadlines have been extended!

  • Advanced Standing due: March 14th, 2025
  • Day Program due: March 14th, 2025
  • EDP Program due: March 28th, 2025


Please connect with our CWTAP Field Faculty Advisor, Shawnti Johnson, if you have any questions prior to applying to the program.

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What is CWTAP?

CWTAP promotes training excellence for Washington State’s child welfare workforce through the financial support of social work students and professionals. This state-funded partnership links the resources of UW School of Social Work, Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence, and the state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). For over 30 years, CWTAP has provided qualified participants with specialized field education focused on casework in select DCYF offices. The field experience centers on abuse-and-neglect prevention, protective services, permanency planning, solution-based casework, and competency in working with diverse populations. Once students complete their MSW studies, they commit to seeking employment with the DCYF and agree to work for a time period equal to the time they receive financial assistance.  

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Promoting Training Excellence in Washington State's Child Welfare Workforce

Explore the benefits of this federally-funded partnership supporting students for over 30 years

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Financial Assistance

Support with in-state tuition and fees associated with the MSW Program in exchange for an employee service period equivalent to the time that the student received tuition. 

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Specialized Support

Dedicated support with academic plan of study and practicum planning. A Field Faculty Advisor and Field Instructor will be a part of your development for specialized learning.

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Student-Centered

Advanced-level social work practitioners with enhanced knowledge and skills in delivering services to families and children will provide student-centered guidance.

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Cohort-Based Dynamic

Cultivating a culture of belonging and community using a cohort-based model for learning, connection, and collaboration within the statewide DCYF office locations. 

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