Program Information Description updated: 3-2-07
Program approved for BASW [X] 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Parent Agency Name: City of Fremont
Agency Phone Number: 574-2000
website: http://www.ci.fremont.ca.us/Community/FamilyResourceCenter/default.htm
Agency Name: Fremont Family Resource Center
Agency/Program Address:
39155 Liberty St. PO Box 5006, Fremont, CA 94537
Program Name: Family Support Services
Name of Internship Contact Person:
Scott Shimabukuro, LCSW
Contact’s email: sshimabukuro@ci.fremont.ca.us
Contact’s Phone Number: (510) 574-2004
Program Description: The Family Support Services (FSS) internship program, under the City of Fremont’s Human Services Division, is located at the Family Resource Center (FRC). Interns wanting an educational and meaningful case management experience with a strong clinical perspective will be integrated with the center’s 20+ agencies providing linkages, team meetings, home visit and consultation to a wide array of individuals and families. Additionally, interns will be enriched by Fremont and the Tri-City area’s wonderful diversity.
Clientele Served: Multi-stressed families from the tri-city area (Fremont, Newark & Union City) are referred by a variety of sources including self, Social Services, therapist and other community based organizations.
Issues Program Addresses: Families face unemployment, homelessness, abuse, child care needs, medical insurance and medical service needs, family conflict, food & clothing needs, financial education etc.
Intern Assignments: All internships require an academic year commitment (last week of August through third week of June) of approximately 20 hours per week, with the option to continue through the summer. All positions are unpaid. Weekly individual and group supervision are provided by experienced licensed staff (LCSW and Clinical Psychologist) and all interns participate in various in-service trainings. All group supervision is on Wednesday mornings. Individual supervision is scheduled between the intern and supervisor. Applicants must be graduate students or post-graduate interns. This internship provides an opportunity to see a wide variety of clients and interfacing with a wide range of services .
Intern Training & Educational Opportunities: see above
Intern Benefits: (Include stipend, conferences, car, food, etc.) No stipend. A city car and van are available for work related transportation needs.
Other Special Placement Procedures or Requirements (Including Dates of Internship, Special Application Forms and Deadlines): see above