The Mission of our Internship Placement Program (IPP) is to provide students with a culturally competent, safe, and welcoming learning environment to gain real-world experience. Reinforcing Houston not only services communities of color, but we are also dedicated to providing a safe and educational learning environment for students of color.​
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Introducing our Summer 2025 Cohort Team!
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Valerie Beltran
University of Houston

Domani Cosse
University of Texas – Arlington

Alexis Glass
Our Lady of the Lake University

Sergio Gonzalez
University of Texas – Arlington

Dejuanna “DeDe” Greenhouse
University of Houston

Shakia Moore
Our Lady of the Lake University 

Patrice James
Chamberlain University

Karina Villanueva 
Our Lady of the Lake University

Destiny Fountain
University of Texas – Arlington

Sarah Villanueva
University of Texas- Arlington

Maria Hernandez  
Our Lady of the Lake University

Brittany Johnson University of Texas- Arlington

Every semester our agency accepts 10-12 interns from an accredited college or university to work alongside staff to gain a variety of academic experiences including services on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
 
We accept both foundation and advanced students, with concentrations that are either general, macro, or clinical.
Students may earn their hours virtually and/or in-person, depending on their school requirements.
 
An ideal student intern must have:
-A pleasant attitude
-An eagerness to learn
-A receptiveness to feedback and coaching
-Commitment to excellence
and must be: 
-Reliable, consistent, and hardworking
-Willing to work as a team player
 

We currently have Affiliation Agreements with:

​Adams State University
Baylor University
Campbellsville College
Chamberlain University
Lamar University
Our Lady of the Lake
Texas State University
​University of Houston
University of Texas-Arlington
Walden University

*If your school is not listed, an affiliation agreement would need to be completed before you can be placed with Reinforcing Houston.

If you are interested in interning with Reinforcing Houston, please review the Intern Job Description to determine if you may be a good fit for placement. Students are responsible for ensuring their supervision can be completed by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

You may complete this Interest Form to be considered for a placement interview. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions and/or to submit the Interest Form.