What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2026 - Child & Family Advocate Internship - Gulfport, MS position at Canopy Standard?
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:
- The voice of our children and families always comes first
- Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
- We take great joy in service to others
- Our families and our communities deserve our very best
Canopy has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year and is one of only nine companies in Mississippi to earn this certification for 2025–2026. At Canopy, employees are committed to fostering a healthy workplace culture built on trust and driven by a shared mission: helping children thrive and empowering families to overcome extraordinary challenges.
Position Overview:
- In this role, students completing the Child and Family Advocate internship will become a part of our team and will learn about how we support our organization so they can best serve our children and families.
- This internship will provide experience in Child and Family Advocacy best-practices in the non-profit sector.
- Through this internship you will work with a dynamic team of staff who are highly committed to the Canopy mission.
Required Qualifications:
- Current students actively pursuing a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.
- Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of internship.