Strengthening Kentucky’s Child Welfare Workforce

CW PREP and CW SUSTAIN are designed to support the next generation of child welfare professionals at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re preparing to enter the field or advancing your career within Kentucky’s Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), these programs provide the financial, academic and professional support needed to succeed and make a lasting impact for children and families.

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CW PREP

CW PREP is an innovative career preparation program. In return for your commitment to child welfare work, CW PREP will provide everything you need to excel in a career making a difference for Kentucky’s children and families.

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CW SUSTAIN

CW SUSTAIN is a unique opportunity for current Kentucky DCBS employees to develop, grow, and sustain their professional selves with full tuition, financial, and academic support for earning their graduate degree.

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