Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program
The Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program (BCWEP) is a consortium of undergraduate social work programs in New Jersey who are working in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families on enhancing recruitment and retention for caseworkers in public child welfare.
Established in 2005, BCWEP provides:
- Tuition coverage (minus any awarded scholarships or grants), to selected undergraduate social work students throughout New Jersey to support them during their practicum year at the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P).
- Employment at DCP&P with a two year committment.
Students are placed at local DCP&P offices throughout the state under supervision of credentialed practicum instructors. Students also take at least one specialized course in child welfare. Successful applicants for the program must commit to working for at least two years in a caseworker position within DCP&P.
Lead Institution: Stockton University Social Work Program
Participating Institutions:Centenary University, Georgian Court University, Monmouth University, New Jersey City University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Rider University, Rutgers University-Camden/New Brunswick, Rutgers University-Newark, Saint Elizabeth University, Seton Hall University, and William Paterson University
Partnering Organizations: State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families, New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
For further information about BCWEP, please contact the BCWEP office at 609-652-4260 or BCWEP@Stockton.edu
Interested in Learning More About the Program?
Please join us at an upcoming virtual BCWEP Information Session. These sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the BCWEP program and its application proxcess which is now open. Register here for a session.
- Thursday, 1/27 9am-10am
- Monday, 2/9 12pm-1pm
- Wednesday, 2/25 4pm-5pm
- Thursday, 3/26 5pm-6pm
- Wednesday, 4/8 12pm-1pm
- Friday, 4/24 10am-11am
Download the Spring 2026 Information Session Flyer.
Session Details
These virtual information sessions will:
- Discuss the history of BCWEP
- Explore child welfare practice and career options in NJ
- Include a current child welfare trainee or program alumni
- Review the 2026 – 2027 application process
- Answer your questions!
Each session will contain the same information with different guests in each one. These are open to anyone interested in learning more. Whether you are currently enrolled in a social work program or thinking about applying, these info sessions will provide you with the answers you seek!
Contact BCWEP@stockton.edu to schedule a 1:1 meeting.
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