A career in public child welfare involves some of the most important, challenging and rewarding work anyone can do. At WCWPDS, we are here to provide you with quality learning opportunities in order to support your efforts to be the very best professional you can be.

The Essential Information section is an introduction to the WCWPDS training system, training requirements, and the Wisconsin Child Welfare Model for Practice.  Also provided are several useful tools, including a personal Professional Development Plan and instructions on how to use the PDS Online training registration system. The Child Welfare Professional Development Guidance tool is designed to aid in determining what WCWPDS learning opportunities can be a part of a path forward in professional growth.