Unpaid Internship Opportunities with the **Members Only**
- Recommended application date: September 1
- Beginning of review process: October 1
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the **Members Only**' Student Internship Program. This program provides college students with valuable field experience in their chosen area of study. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work in various Local and Area Offices, as well as the CP&P and DCF Central Offices. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience and enhance your skills in a professional setting.
Education Requirements
To be eligible for the Student Intern Program, you must be a current college student. Please note that certain factors, such as a criminal background check or a driving record with multiple violations, may disqualify you from consideration.
Office: Legal Affairs
If you are interested in interning for the Office of Legal and Legislative Affairs, you can expect to work on a variety of tasks within several units. Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate professionally with various agencies are essential for this role. Your responsibilities may include legal research and summarization of Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions that impact the department. Additionally, you will work closely with two specific units within the office.
Administrative Hearings Unit
In this unit, you will assist with processing written statewide requests for administrative appeals. This may include cases related to substantiated and established findings of abuse/neglect, Office of Licensing actions, relative resource denials, DDD eligibility and service needs, and adoption/KLG subsidy denials. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all appeals are administered according to applicable laws and regulations. This may involve reviewing documentation and preparing for Office of Administrative Law hearings. You may also be asked to assist with writing Final Agency Decisions.
Immigration Unit
The immigration unit works closely with Department staff to address immigration issues faced by the populations served by DCF. You will have the opportunity to provide education to local offices and other Department employees on topics such as special immigrant juvenile status and U-Visas. You will also have the chance to network with other agencies and stakeholders to help clients access available immigration services and assistance.
Inquiry Form
If you are interested in an unpaid internship with DCF, please submit an inquiry form. This form can be found on our website and should be completed by students seeking an internship. Please note that placement is not guaranteed and applications will be processed in the order they are received. We recommend applying well in advance of any deadlines, as the application process can take up to 2 months.
Field Coordinators
If you are a field coordinator at a college or university, you can also submit an inquiry form on behalf of your students. This form can also be found on our website and should be completed by field coordinators.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the internship program, please email us at ****. We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits of the DCF Student Internship Program
- Gain real-world experience in your field of study
- Work in various Local and Area Offices, as well as the CP&P and DCF Central Offices
- Enhance your skills and knowledge in a professional setting
- Opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and projects
- Networking opportunities with other agencies and stakeholders
- Valuable addition to your resume and future job applications
- Flexible schedule to accommodate your academic commitments
- Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's policies
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current college student
- Must pass a criminal background check and driving record check (if applicable)
- Must have strong communication and writing skills
- Must be able to work well in a team and independently
- Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10-15 hours per week for at least one semester
Application Process
- Submit an inquiry form on our website
- Applications are processed in the order they are received
- Recommended application date: September 1
- Beginning of review process: October 1
- Applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of any deadlines, as the process can take up to 2 months
Office: Legal Affairs
- Responsibilities may include legal research and summarization of Appellate and Supreme Court Decisions
- Strong writing skills and ability to communicate with various agencies are essential
- Work closely with two specific units within the office
- Administrative Hearings Unit: assist with processing written statewide requests for administrative appeals
- Immigration Unit: provide education to local offices and other Department employees on immigration issues
Inquiry Form
- Submit an inquiry form on our website
- Students: click the link to fill out and submit DCF's Internship Inquiry Form
- Field Coordinators: click the link to fill out and submit DCF's Internship Field Coordinator Form
- Placement is not guaranteed and applications are processed in the order they are received
- Contact us at **** for any questions
Join the DCF Student Internship Program
- Gain valuable experience in your field of study
- Enhance your skills and knowledge in a professional setting
- Work with a variety of units within the **Members Only**
- Potential for academic credit and networking opportunities
- Apply early for best consideration!
