California Title IV-E Education Program

Overview

California Title IV-E Education Program  was created in 1990 by a partnership of social work educators and practitioners dedicated to developing a professional social service workforce to effectively serve California's diverse population of children and families. 

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Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Program

Purpose:

1. • Provides  professional education  and  student support  through the  Title IV-E Stipend Program.
   • Prepares graduate and undergraduate social work students for careers in  public child welfare.

Key Points

1. Stipend Program:

   • Designed for students interested in a social work career in the Public Child Welfare sector.
   • Supports education and professional development.

2. Field Experience:

   • Students gain knowledge and hands-on experience working in county child welfare agencies.
   • Prepares students for careers in public child welfare.

3. Post-Graduation Commitment:

   • Students receiving the stipend commit to working repayment in a county child welfare agency after graduating from the MSW program.

For more information on the California Title IV-E Education Program program:  FAQs about California Title IV-E Education Program

ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Eligibility Requirements

• Two-Year Program Applicants:
  • Must declare Child Welfare as their concentration to apply for the stipend.
• Three-Year Flex/Part-Time Applicants:
  • Part-time applicants are no longer limited to current qualifying agency employees.
  • Schools will prioritize applicants from current qualifying agency employees but may fill remaining positions with other qualified applicants.

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Application Process

1. Complete the  California Title IV-E Education Program  portion of the online MSW program application.
2. Applications will only be processed after:
   • You are  accepted  into the MSW program at Cal State Fullerton.
   • You have  confirmed  your attendance.

If you have further questions about the program, please contact Alexandra Ruvalcaba at (657)-278-5793