Access Foster Care and Adoption Internship- Fall 2026

Access Services • Bethlehem, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Access Services is seeking to hire a communicative and organized Access Foster Care and Adoption Intern to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. This is a hybrid position, to be completed in the Bethlehem office in person, as well as some hours to be completed remote, as directed by supervisor.
The intern will learn about different aspects of the foster care system, which will include:
Learning about needs of the children who are being referred into foster care.
Building relationships and understanding with foster care families who open their homes to children.
Learn about different counties that are involved in foster care.
Communicate directly with staff who will be making the placement of children in foster care.

Requirements

• The intern must be pursuing an Associate’s degree, or higher level of education.
• Mandated reporter training completed
• CPR training completed
• Knowledge of the child welfare system
• Interest in working with children
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to be timely
• Possesses attention to detail
• FBI Clearance
• PA Criminal Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Physical

Responsibilities

• Help with the referral process
• Read through the referral to understand the needs of the child
• Contact foster families who are potential good matches with children to see if they are interested
• Submit foster care family home studies to the county
• Submit foster care placement paperwork to the county, and alert foster care team regarding placement details.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees