Student Expectations

Idaho Child Welfare Scholars are expected to:

• Remain continuously enrolled in their Social Work program of study and remain in good academic standing, as defined by their college / university;
• Take an active role in designing, completing and evaluating their field learning experiences which are appropriate for their level of education;
• Adhere to all CFS (or alternate field agency) policies and to practice within accepted standards, according to the NASW Code of Ethics, under the supervision of their agency field instructor;
• Complete all field education requirements and participate in required integrative seminars associated with their field placement;
• Complete research projects, incorporate into coursework assignments, or, plan faculty-approved independent study that reflects the continuum of child welfare practice in Idaho.
• Attend child welfare events, workshops and/or conferences identified by their Child Welfare Field Unit Coordinator or Agency Field Instructor as significant learning opportunities.
• Enroll in and successfully complete a Child Welfare course;
• Submit a presentation proposal for, and participate in, the annual Idaho Child Welfare Student Institute;
• Take active steps (outlined in the below link) to complete their post-graduation employment obligations with CFS, as per their contract, and to provide necessary documentation as outlined below.