The CAST program is available at participating Florida universities!
The Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) program, facilitated by the Zero Abuse Project, is the nation's only evidence-based programming for postsecondary child maltreatment education. CAST equips you with the skills to protect children, navigate tough cases, and build a resilient, fulfilling career.
By participating in CAST, you’ll:
- Earn a 9-credit digital badge to boost your resume
- Learn to identify, investigate, and respond to child maltreatment
- Master resilience strategies to sustain your passion and well-being
- Take expert-led courses
- Join an interdisciplinary professional network (medicine, law, education, criminal justice, music therapy, and more)
- Drive meaningful change in child welfare systems
Eligibility
- Completion of general education requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all social work coursework (including field placements)
- Statement of interest that includes proposed career goals
For questions, please contact FICW-AI@FSU.EDU.
 | The Academic Innovation program at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare is proud to partner with universities across the state to promote the CAST program to Florida's future child welfare workforce. For more information, please click here. |
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The CAST program is available at participating Florida universities!
The Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) program, facilitated by the Zero Abuse Project, is the nation's only evidence-based programming for postsecondary child maltreatment education. CAST equips you with the skills to protect children, navigate tough cases, and build a resilient, fulfilling career.
By participating in CAST, you’ll:
- Earn a 9-credit digital badge to boost your resume
- Learn to identify, investigate, and respond to child maltreatment
- Master resilience strategies to sustain your passion and well-being
- Take expert-led courses
- Join an interdisciplinary professional network (medicine, law, education, criminal justice, music therapy, and more)
- Drive meaningful change in child welfare systems
Eligibility
- Completion of general education requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all social work coursework (including field placements)
- Statement of interest that includes proposed career goals
For questions, please contact FICW-AI@FSU.EDU.
| The Academic Innovation program at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare is proud to partner with universities across the state to promote the CAST program to Florida's future child welfare workforce. For more information, please click here. |