Intern at The CAC

Undergraduate interns have the opportunity to work in the Activity Center, Training Department and other CAC Departments. Desired majors include: HDFS, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Forensics, or related Public Service Majors.

Training Center & Activity Center:

To become a direct service intern in the CAC Activity Center, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old, not in high school, and have a valid driver’s license, government-issued ID, or a social security card.
• Attend and complete a scheduled CAC & Child Advocates Inc. Volunteer Training. To register, click here.
• You will be given an application to fill out and submit.
• Undergo a criminal and CPS background check.
• In addition, you must successfully complete an internship interview with our Activity Center staff.
• More details

Spring 2026 Internship application deadline: December 1, 2025.
Summer 2026 Internship application deadline: April 1, 2026.
Fall 2026 Internship application deadline: July 1, 2026.

Training Center & Activity Center Internship Application

Please email: madeline.williams@cac.hctx.net or krizia.umana@cac.hctx.net.

CARE Program:

We welcome bachelor’s-level interns seeking experience in a community mental health setting. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS), or related public service fields. CARE Interns offer consistent, compassionate support to clients transitioning from Central Intake to therapy and assist with in-person Outcome Measurement Surveys.

Please email: Anita.Jaffer@cac.hctx.net or Toya Conston trobert6@central.uh.edu.