Child Welfare Intern (Milwaukee) - Fall 2026

Get Connected Icon Sep 1, 2026 through Nov 30, 2026
Get Connected Icon Per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am- 5pm, Flexible scheduling

Description


The goal of Catholic Charities' Child Welfare Program is to increase healthy birth outcomes among at-risk, low-income families by helping individuals develop tools for good decision making. Supporting expectant parents as they carefully explore all their options and make a thoughtful and appropriate plan for their baby, whether it is an adoption plan or a parenting plan. 


Program staff are committed to being the support system through the mother and child’s journey but are also inclusive of providing that support to the father’s journey whose engagement directly affects healthy birth outcomes. Additionally, program staff can continue to serve in their support role to clients through the first year of the child’s life.



The Child Welfare Intern will work alongside Pregnancy and Parenting Support Case Managers and the Adoption Social Worker to provide in-home and Community-Based support, education, and access to resources for individuals who are pregnant and/or parenting.  Interns will gain experience in case management, support and education of pregnant women and their families, resource connection and referral, outreach and community building, and ethical decision making.


When adoption program experience is available, the Intern may gain experience in multiple aspects of the private adoption process, including counseling expectant parents, completing legal processes, conducting potential adoptive family home studies, and conducting post-placement visits with children whose parents have made adoption plans.

 

 

Expected Availability and Commitment:

 

  • Internship duration of two consecutive semesters or one year

  • 14 to 20 hours per week on-site during office hours (Monday through Friday beginning at 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

 

 

Required Training:

 

Interns train and work with Catholic Charities’ Child Welfare Team and complete the Safe Environment course.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Students must be Junior or Senior standing and enrolled in an ASWB approved Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Social Work.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; a team player with a passion for developing and maintaining strong relationships.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus!

 

Helpful Skills for the Role:

 

  • Culturally competent and has the ability to work with clients from all faiths and backgrounds.

  • Ability to recognize and navigate the added challenges of people living in poverty to receiving Pregnancy and Parenting Support services.

  • Ability to communicate in Spanish but not required.

 

 

Gain experience, confidence, and professional growth by managing client caseloads. Interning with us provides a rewarding cross-cultural opportunity to gain experience in case management with the satisfaction that you are making a difference in people’s lives.  


Inspired by Christ’s call to serve, join our mission to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Partner with us to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.


 

Additional Resources and Information:

 

 

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Contact with Questions:

Email: volunteer@ccmke.org

Call: (414) 769-3542

 

Location

Get Connected Icon 2021 N. 60th St.
Milwaukee, WI  53208