Professional Intern
Families Uniting Families is a proud participant in providing academic internship opportunities to students in accredited schools of social work. We work with both bachelors and master level students. Our participation as an authorized field placement site exemplifies to our commitment to the NASW Social Work Code of Ethics and sound practice. Families Uniting Families has agreements to accept students from the following universities:
Meet Our Student Interns
2025 - 2026 Cohort
Our interns play a vital role in advancing our mission to strengthen and connect families. These interns bring fresh energy and diverse expertise to every corner of Families Uniting Families, making a meaningful impact both within the organization and in the lives of the families we serve. Click anyone to learn more.
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Meet Our Past Interns
Our interns don’t just participate — they grow, learn, and leave with real-world experience. See what past interns have to say about their journey with us.
"Being part of the Project Fatherhood Internship program was an incredible learning experience. I had the opportunity to work directly with fathers and mothers who are involved in the system, gaining a deeper understanding of their challenges and strengths and how to better support them. The program helped me grow both personally and professionally, improving my communication skills, empathy, and confidence in working with diverse populations."
Gabriela Garcia
Social Work, BSW Intern
CSULB
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"During my time as a Social Work Intern at Project Fatherhood, part of my role focused on case management and facilitating parenting groups for fathers with DCFS involvement, which immediately deepened my knowledge of the family court systems and barriers. I significantly honed my abilities in client assessment and advocacy, which are crucial for this field. The culture at Project Fatherhood is exceptional, the staff are genuinely passionate, mission-driven, and highly supportive of an intern's growth. Getting to know the clients, building community within the parenting groups, and receiving dedicated mentorship made this the most rewarding part of my educational and professional journey. This internship is invaluable and I highly recommend it for anyone passionate about social justice and family advocacy.
Miriam Monay
Social Work, MSW Intern
CSULB
Internship Placement Opportunities:
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Clinical Practice
(Project Fatherhood)
Focus:
One-on-one or small-group work with clients.
Settings:
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Hospitals and community health clinics
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Mental health agencies
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Substance use treatment centers
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School counseling offices
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Private practice or community-based counseling programs
Common Tasks:
Conducting assessments, facilitating therapy or support groups, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention.
2
Child Welfare and Family Services
(Foster Family/Adoption)
Focus:
Supporting children and families involved with child protective services or facing instability.
Settings:
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Departments of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
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Foster care and adoption agencies
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Family resource centers
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School-based family programs
Common Tasks:
Case management, home visits, parent education, and connecting families to supportive services.
3
Community-Based/Non-Profit
(Org-wide)
Focus:
Addressing social determinants of health and strengthening community systems.
Settings:
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Homeless shelters
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Community health centers
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Faith-based organizations
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Youth development or reentry programs
Common Tasks:
Outreach, resource navigation, group facilitation, and program development.
4
Macro/Policy Practice
(Org-wide)
Focus:
Systems-level work aimed at shaping policies, programs, and advocacy efforts.
Settings:
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Government agencies (local, state, federal)
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Policy institutes or think tanks
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Advocacy organizations
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Nonprofit administrative offices
Common Tasks:
Policy analysis, community organizing, program evaluation, grant writing, and legislative advocacy.