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California Title IV-E Education Program

Supporting California's Next Generation of Child Welfare Social Workers

California's Title IV-E Education Program provides professional education and monetary support to undergraduate and graduate social work students who intend to pursue or continue a career in the field of public child welfare. In partnership with the California Department of Social Services, the program is housed in two regional locations:

RegionSchools
UC DavisCalifornia State University (CSU) Chico • CSU East Bay • Cal Poly Humboldt • CSU Monterey Bay • Fresno State University • Sacramento State University • San Francisco State University • San José State University • Stanislaus State University • University of California, Berkeley
UCLACalifornia State University (CSU) Bakersfield • CSU Dominguez Hills • CSU Fullerton • CSU Long Beach • CSU Los Angeles • CSU Northridge • CSU San Bernardino • CSU San Marcos • San Diego State University • University of California, Los Angeles

Title IV-E Program Goals

  • Grow the number of public child welfare workers in California with BASW and MSW degrees
  • Prioritize the enrollment of current state/county/Tribal social services staff
  • Provide specific program support through the provision of monetary support to students
  • Provide specific program support through a specialized competency-based child welfare curriculum

For Prospective Students

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For Title IV-E Faculty and Staff

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Title IV-E Evaluation and Research

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Title IV-E Summit

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Title IV-E Job Fair 

The Title IV-E Job Fair gives current IV-E students a unique chance to connect and network with prospective county employers. The next Job Fair takes place Friday, February 20, 2026.

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