Child Welfare Leadership Academy

Since its inception, the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Leadership Academy has been instrumental in its efforts to promote child safety, permanency and well being – through leadership development; with the belief that every level of staff, regardless of title, has the ability to be a leader.

DHS Philadelphia Child Welfare Leadership Academy is committed to creating a culture where employees feel confident to actively engage in system transformation, while also discovering ways to improve their personal and professional growth.

The Child Welfare Leadership Academy consist of three Tiers:

  • Tier 1: Frontline System Leaders
  • Tier 2: Frontline Supervisors
  • Tier 3: Middle Managers