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:

Previous 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

"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

"My time at FUF has been really meaningful. I got to be part of a team that truly cares about making a difference. I'm learning a lot and it has helped me grow both personally and professionally. "

Claire Green

Sociology, College Corps Intern

CSULB

"Families Uniting Families was my first year internship for my MSW program. FUF not only taught me skills and knowledge needed to be a competent social worker, but they also taught me how to have confidence in myself. Everyday was different at FUF, from interviewing clients to accompanying them to court. There was always so much to learn, and I was lucky to be surrounded by other social workers who truly care and love what they do. There is no other agency that I would have preferred as my first year internship. I left FUF a better social worker, a more competent social worker, and more confident for the field after grad school.

Katherine Alfaro

Social Work, MSW Intern

CSULB

Internship/Practicum Placement Opportunities:

Clinical / Direct Practice Internships (Project Fatherhood)

Focus: One-on-one or small-group work with clients.
Settings:

Hospitals and community health clinics
Mental health agencies
Substance use treatment centers
School counseling offices
Private practice or community-based counseling programs

Common Tasks: Conducting assessments, facilitating therapy or support groups, developing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention.

Child Welfare and Family Services Internships (Foster Family/Adoptions Agency)

Focus: Supporting children and families involved with child protective services or facing instability.
Settings:

Departments of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Foster care and adoption agencies
Family resource centers
School-based family programs

Common Tasks: Case management, home visits, parent education, and connecting families to supportive services.

Community-Based / Nonprofit Internships (Org-wide)

Focus: Addressing social determinants of health and strengthening community systems.
Settings:

Homeless shelters
Community health centers
Faith-based organizations
Youth development or reentry programs

Common Tasks: Outreach, resource navigation, group facilitation, and program development.

Macro / Policy Practice Internships (Org-wide)

Focus: Systems-level work aimed at shaping policies, programs, and advocacy efforts.
Settings:

Government agencies (local, state, federal)
Policy institutes or think tanks
Advocacy organizations
Nonprofit administrative offices

Common Tasks: Policy analysis, community organizing, program evaluation, grant writing, and legislative advocacy.

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