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Public Child Welfare Certification Program | Graduates

Our 2023 May Graduates

Check out our newest PCWCP graduates from all participating universities.

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Public Child Welfare Certification Program | News

University-State Agency Partnership having Positive Impact in Kentucky Through Connections

In Kentucky, there is a unique program that demonstrates the power of partnership in addressing systemic issues such as turnover in child welfare. Kentucky’s Public Child Welfare Certification Program (PCWCP) is a collaboration between the state’s Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), all eight publicly funded universities, and three private universities focused on recruitment, selection, and preparation of highly prepared child welfare workers.

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Erin Mayhorn Portrait
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Public Child Welfare Certification Program | Graduates

PCWCP Graduate Making a Difference in the Lives of Families + Children

Crystal Siler is fulfilling her goals of giving back to the community in southeastern Kentucky and making a difference in the lives of children. Siler is an 18-year employee with the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), a state agency charged with providing programs and services to enhance the self-sufficiency of families and improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults.

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Crystal Siler Portrait
The Public Child Welfare Certification Program is a program of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Eastern Kentucky University Training Resource Center (EKU-TRC) is the program administrator | EKU-TRC is a proud partner of the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services | All Rights Reserved
FUNDING IS WHOLE OR IN PART WITH FEDERAL OR STATE FUNDS M/D/F, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.