Learn with Us

Internships, Practicum Experiences, Fieldwork, Student Observations

Each year Children’s Home & Aid hosts nearly 100 interns from a variety of accredited colleges and universities. Opportunities are available at locations throughout Illinois and span many programs and administrative departments. Our internships provide students with meaningful learning opportunities to gain professional experience and apply their theoretical learning within a practical setting.

To view all of our Internship Opportunities and apply, please click here.

All internships are unpaid and require that the intern receive college/university credit.

If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact LearnWithUs@childrenshomeandaid.org.

Meet JJ: Children’s Home + Aid Intern Turned Teacher

“I had never felt at home in a job before my experience at Children’s Home + Aid. When I started ...
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Meet Britnee: Former Children’s Home & Aid Development Intern

What happens when an intern with only direct practice experience pushes herself out of her comfort zone to experience social ...
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Meet Cassie: Former Intern and Current Foster Care Case Manager

When Cassie Flynn began her Master of Social Work program at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she planned to ...
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From Intern to Innovative Partner Abuse Intervention Program Supervisor

Erin Bergren's inspiring career path began as a Master of Social Work student at Northern Illinois University. When Erin expressed ...
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Meet Diana: Former Children’s Home + Aid Development Intern

“I wanted to give Children’s Home + Aid my best! I’m proud of what I was able to leave behind," former ...
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Meet Taylor: Children’s Home & Aid Intern Turned Outreach Worker

Taylor Dichsen, a former Children’s Home & Aid intern, enjoyed her experience so much that she joined the team as a ...
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