CACCC Internship Application Form

CACCC Internship Application
Please note, this is an unpaid internship

Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) is committed to providing a hands-on experience for undergraduate and graduate students studying social work, clinical therapy, criminal justice, child development, or other human services studies.

Interns are an essential part of the team at Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. They go above and beyond to help us fulfill our mission to provide safety, healing, and justice to children victimized by abuse and neglect.

Due to the sensitive nature of our business at CACCC, internship opportunities are limited to individuals 18 years of age.

Business hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 9 PM and Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

For questions on Family Advocacy and Criminal Justice internships, please feel free to contact:

Casey Reinemund
Family Advocate Intern Supervisor
creinemund@caccollincounty.org
972.633.6670

For questions on Child Engagement internships, please feel free to contact:

Noel Rath
Child Engagement Supervisor
nrath@caccollincounty.org
972.633.6708
Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Gender*
Preferred Pronouns*
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email Address*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Have you or a family member ever received assistance at CACCC?*
Have you ever been a victim of abuse?*
Have you been involved in a child abuse investigation?*
Information obtained from the previou questions does not automatically disqualify you from participation or internship with CACCC. Relevant circumstances will be considered on an individual basis. CACCC wants to ensure this is a safe environment for our students.
Educational Information
Current University Name*
Major*
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What are your career plans after obtaining your degree?*

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What would you like to gain from your internship experience?*

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Please describe why you are interested in an internship with CACCC.*

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Does your internship require your field supervisor to have a specific degree/licensure?*
If so, please specify:
What term are you interested in?*

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Type of Internship Interest:*
Program of Interest:*

Child Engagement - Our Child Engagement interns provide education, support and crisis intervention, to children during the investigative process. Students develop and implement structured activities, games and crafts with an educational element. Students should have completed coursework in child development, human development and family studies, and other fields related to working with at-risk youth and adults.Family Advocacy - As a Family Advocate Intern Caseworker, students will have opportunities to work directly with client families. They will also assist our Multi-Disciplinary Team (CPS, law enforcement, forensic interviewers, family advocates, etc.) in investigations and management of cases of alleged abuse and neglect. Students will gain invaluable experience in conducting needs assessments, providing child engagement to children receiving services, observing forensic interviews, conducting home visits, supervising court-ordered parent-child visits, observing criminal and civil trials, and an understanding on the multidisciplinary approach.Advanced Master of Social Work Family Advocacy - The Long-Term Family Advocate Intern provides support services to child abuse victims and non-offending family members at the time of the forensic interview. They also support families throughout the investigation and prosecution of their case. Students will also assist families in accessing and obtaining community resources and provides accompaniment services, such as court. This position does not offer clinical opportunity (direct therapy services) and students must be in an advanced practicum in a Master Social Work program. 2 semester commitment preferred.Criminal Justice - This internship is a great learning experience for students who are preparing for a career in law enforcement. It is a hands-on program that allows students to learn about law enforcement, specifically, child crimes investigations in Collin County. Students will learn about interviewing tactics and other training strategies used by child crime detectives. The Criminal Justice internship is offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled at a local university majoring in Criminal Justice. Interns will assist detectives with note taking and transcribing interviews.
Internship Information
List any special skills you feel may be an asset to CACCC:*
Please tell us about any recent relevant volunteer/intern experience. Include organization's name, length of time, and primary responsibilities:*
Do you know other languages? *
If yes, please indicate the language(s):*
Emergency Contact
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First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
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Relationship:*
Confidential and Misdemeanor Conviction Information
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) must perform criminal background checks on our interns, employees, volunteers, and vendors for the safety of all those who enter our building. Information obtained from this application or during any subsequent background check does not automatically disqualify you from participation or internship with CACCC. Relevant circumstances will be considered on an individual basis.
I HAVE/HAVE NOT been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.*

HAVEHAVE NOT
If you have, provide details including date, place, nature of conviction, and disposition.
I AM/AM NOT currently under indictment or charged in an official criminal complaint accepted by a district or county attorney with a felony or misdemeanor.*

AMAM NOT
If your answer is affirmative, please provide details including types of charges.
I HAVE/HAVE NOT been prohibited from serving in any capacity as an employee or intern with any organization or agency working with children.*

HAVEHAVE NOT
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I HAVE/HAVE NOT been reassigned, removed, or asked to leave a position involving contact with children*

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I have read this form and understand that information provided may be verified by Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County and will remain confidential.
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Employment Information
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Supervisor's Name:
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Personal References

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I, First Name Last Name , hereby authorize Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) to contact personal references listed on this form and understand that CACCC will not be held liable for the release of this information.
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CACCC Internship Application

Personal Information

Educational Information

Internship Information

Emergency Contact

Confidential and Misdemeanor Conviction Information

Employment Information

Personal References