Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.
The Child Welfare Workforce Development Section’s (CWWDS) primary focus is oversight of the development, support, education, and capacity building of child welfare agency workers, and probation placement officers. Our vision is to meet the needs of vulnerable children and their families more effectively and holistically through innovative and effective education and workforce development services. The CWWDS oversees and supports capacity building and training of child welfare professionals via contractual relationships with public universities supporting the Title IV-E stipend, the Regional Training Academies, and Chief Probation Officers of California. The CWWDS also collaborates with additional vendors, and statewide stakeholders to achieve our mission. The CWWDS oversees the coordination of training efforts for new initiatives and program development across the Children and Family Services Division (CFSD).
CDSS Guiding Principles
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.
We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.
Community Engagement
We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.
Empowerment
We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.
Quality Services
We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.
Data Defined Outcomes
We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.