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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Academic Internship Program, in partnership with colleges and universities, provides internships for college students. Staffed with master’s degree instructors, DCFS internships are tailored to the students’ interests and university/college requirements. The program also offers enhanced learning opportunities in, but not limited to:

Developing case management skills through direct practice with children and their families;

Developing skills in program development and social policy;

Developing knowledge of the child welfare system and broader community supports;

Engaging in research.

 

Application Submission Deadlines
Below, are the application submission deadlines according to the semester you are looking for your internship to begin:
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Summer: January 15 through February 15
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Fall: March 15 through April 15
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Spring: September 15 through October 15

 

How to Apply
To apply for the Academic Internship Program, students should fill out the online application by visiting www2.illinois.gov/DCFS and clicking on “DCFS Academic Internship, University Partnership and Shadow Program” on the homepage under “DCFS Features.”
If the application is approved, the student will be sent documents that make up the background-check process. The forms must be completed and returned along with two professional letters of recommendation.
Students may also email questions to
DCFS.Internships@illinois.gov.