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CA IV-E Application Process
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Thank you for your interest in the CA IV-E Stipend Projects. Applicants must apply to the BASW or MSW programs before applying to the CA IV-E Stipend Program.
There is one application for all of the above listed CA IV-E Stipend programs. The Project Coordinators for the Title IV-E programs will select participants for the appropriate program based on meeting eligibility requirements. Students in the full-time programs will be required to have a panel interview with school, Tribal, and county representatives. Admission to Title IV-E programs is a competitive process based on program eligibility and total number of program participants. Selection for the Title IV-E Programs will be made approximately 1-2 months after admissions notification.
For students employed by a County Social Services or a Tribe, a letter of support must be signed by the Director and Supervisor at your employing agency. Please consult with a Title IV-E Project Coordinator to obtain a sample of the Letter of Support required and determine whether you are required to submit a letter of support.
Application Cycle Dates
| PROGRAM | ADMISSIONS CYCLE |
|---|---|
| BASW program (Full-Time and Distributed Learning) | Apply February 1st - April 1st |
| MSW program (Full-Time, Full-Time Advanced Standing, Distributed Learning Advanced Standing) | February 1st - April 1st |
| MSW Distributed Learning 3.5 year program | July 15th - November 1st |
Application Checklist
- Application
- Employment History
- Upload Documents
- Resumé
- Personal Statement: Please attach a one page statement detailing why you are interested in a career in public/Tribal Child Welfare.
- US Residency documentation (birth certificate, passport, or DACA documentation)
- Valid Driver's License
- Letter of Support (Required only for applicants currently employed in a public or Tribal child welfare agency.
BASW Letter of Support Template
MSW Letter of Support Template
**Letter of support must be on agency letterhead and signed by director. Format and content can be modified to fit the needs of the agency.
*NOTE: If you have submitted a previous application, you will need to have your account reset when reapplying. Please contact Jeffery McKay, Child Welfare Training Project Coordinator, jwm362@humboldt.edu, 707-826-4458.
For Additional Information and Consultations:
**Consultation is required for admission into the California Pathway/IV-E stipend programs
Jeffrey McKay, Child Welfare Training Project Coordinator, jwm362@humboldt.edu, 707-826-4458
Michelle Bates-Hoaglin, Pathway Project Coordinator, mr49@humboldt.edu, 707-826-4449