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CW PREP creates opportunities for you to thrive in a career making a difference for Kentucky’s children and families.
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What is CW PREP?
CW PREP is an innovative career preparation program. In return for your commitment to child welfare work, we supply everything you need to excel.
Grow your skills
Learn what it takes to become a skilled public child welfare professional through curriculum development, practice immersion, and much more.
Get paid to learn
While you’re learning, we’re investing in you, providing tuition coverage and a generous $1300 stipend each semester to help with the bills.
Launch your career
Complete the program and receive priority consideration for employment with the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services.
People are talking about CW PREP
I’ve gained knowledge and confidence while learning how to advocate for Kentucky families and children.
AALIYAH CRAWFORD, BSW
SPRING 2022
1,100+
graduates
Making a difference in communities
Ready to make an impact?
120 counties.
12 institutions.
1 program.
CW PREP is available at 12 Kentucky schools, both on campus and online.
Top 5 reasons to choose CW PREP
1
We pay your tuition
Your in-state tuition is paid for up to four semesters.
2
We help you find a great job
Your career skills level up with hands-on training.
3
We provide you a generous stipend to help with other expenses.
We provide you a generous stipend to help with other expenses.
You receive a $1,300 stipend each semester to use as you see fit.
4
We provide skills to make an impact
Your career launches with priority consideration for employment with DCBS.
5
We support your growth & development
Your continued improvement is supported through job coaching and counseling.
why become a child welfare worker?
Make a difference for Kentucky’s children and families
Every day, you will support children and families with different challenges, which makes this career so invigorating.
A purpose for your passion
If helping children resonates with you, this could be your calling.
A good starting salary
The average child welfare worker salary starts at approximately $54,000.
Opportunities everywhere
Work in a vital, growing field with multiple career paths to success.
Every day is different
Unique challenges will always keep you engaged.
Submit your application
A successful and rewarding career starts here.
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We have answers to any questions you may have about this program.