Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare

The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) brings the University of Minnesota together with county, tribal, state and community social services in a partnership dedicated to improving the lives of children and families involved with public and tribal child welfare. In collaboration with the Minnesota Department Human Services and other public and tribal child welfare agencies, CASCW examines new and existing research, policy and practice to identify effective child welfare practices, inform child welfare administration, improve supervision and training of child welfare workers, and incorporate new information into the School of Social Work's curriculum. CASCW also works to advance the knowledge base within the profession by implementing the Title IV-E stipend program, offering over 40 MSW students significant financial support for their studies in child welfare.