Adult Protective Services MSW Training Program

 

The Aging & Adult Services MSW Training Program is a specialized training opportunity for MSW students committed to careers in Adult Protective Services (APS) within county and Tribal agencies in California. This program is designed to enhance social work practice with aging and vulnerable adults by providing stipend support, experiential training, and additional educational opportunities.

What to Expect from Participation:

 

  • Educational Stipend:

    • $22,500/ year for full-time MSW students 

      • Disbursed in two payments per academic year

    • $22,500/year for part-time MSW students 

      • Disbursed in two payments per academic year for two years

 

  • Specialized Training & Placement:

    • Foundation year trainees: Placed in publicly funded programs serving aging adults

    • Advanced year trainees: Placed in county or Tribal APS units

    • Participation in APS-focused field seminars and coursework

 

  • Professional Development:

    • Faculty Mentorship

    • Additional trainings from subject matter experts

    • Career guidance and mentorship for post-graduation employment in APS

 

  • Post-Graduation Commitment:

    • One year of full-time service (or equivalent) in a county or Tribal APS program for each year of stipend funding received

    • Graduates must secure APS employment within 12 months of MSW completion

    • Stipend repayment is required if service obligations are not met

 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled in an MSW program at Cal Poly Humboldt

  • In good academic standing

  • Commitment to a career in APS

Students must reapply annually for continued participation, and selection is based on program standing and placement in an eligible APS placement site.

If you are interested in this program, please complete this form to receive more information about upcoming application deadlines and info sessions.

Applications for the 2025/2026 Academic Year for both the part-time and full-time training program will be due on April 15th, 2025.

 

 

For questions or for more information, please contact:
Jamie Jensen, MSW, PhD
Aging & Adult Services Project Coordinator
Email:jlk45@humboldt.edu 

Phone: 707.826.4567
Office: Behavioral and Social Sciences 546