The North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative (the Collaborative) is a joint effort of North Carolina social work
education programs, the North Carolina Division of Social Services, the North Carolina Association of County Directors of
Social Services and the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. By increasing the number of well trained and highly committed BSWs and MSWs in local Departments of Social Services, the Collaborative helps to
strengthen public child welfare services. Specialized educational opportunities emphasizing public child welfare practice are available at all participating universities. Selected social work students who will commit to work in North Carolina County DSS receive financial support through the Collaborative while they earn their degrees.