The Center conducts research and analysis on federal and state policy decisions affecting low and moderate income Americans. Public officials, nonprofit organizations, and the news media rely on Center reports for timely, thorough, and readable analyses of current issues. Current policy areas include federal and state budgets, welfare, health care, nutrition, job creation, poverty trends, and taxes. Applicants should have research, writing, analytical, and computer skills. Through program and policy initiatives research, advocacy and publications, CWLA, with its national membership of more than 900 child welfare agencies, works to improve life for more than two million abused, neglected, and abandoned children.
Interns work on programmatic, research and policy initiatives.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of and commitment to children's issues are essential. Please send resume, cover letter, 2-3 page writing sample and three references. All application materials must be received by March 31. CTJ has also led the fight to make profitable corporations pay their fare share. Interns assist with lobbying and research efforts.