BASW Application
Thank you for your interest in the Title IV-E Child Welfare Education BASW Program.
Please follow the instructions below carefully to complete your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted by February 6, 2026, by 11:59
PM.
- Submission Requirements:
- Filling Out the Application:
- Complete all sections using the MM/DD/YYYY format for dates and a US phone number
(XXX-XXX-XXXX).
- If a section does not apply, type "N/A." For questions regarding phone numbers or
dates, use your actual phone number or today's date.
- Program Eligibility:
- Part-Time Program Priority: Non-county employees may also be considered for the Part-time
program; however, employees from qualifying agencies (CWS, DSS, CDSS, or Tribal agencies)
have priority.
- Qualifying agency employees (CWS, DSS, CDSS, or Tribal agencies) can only apply for
the Part-Time Program.
- Document Uploads:
- Please see the document upload requirements below. Ensure you have all these files
and documents ready for upload when starting the application.
- Upload required documents as you complete each section of the application.

- Personal Statement:
- Download this BASW Personal Statement Questions MS WORD template.
- Carefully follow the instructions, and include all necessary information.
- Save it as a PDF using the file naming format:
- "Your-fullname-pers-statement.pdf" (e.g., maria-cruz-pers-statement.pdf) and upload
it to the appropriate section.
- Avoid Duplicates
- Apply only once to prevent complications.
- If you need to correct a previously submitted application, don't hesitate to get in
touch with Maxine Watson or Cheryl Whittle
- Contact Information:
- If you have questions or need assistance during the application process, feel free
to reach out via email:
Applications are due by February 6, 2026 11:59 pm.
Attention Mobile Device Users: Please note the size of each file before you attempt
to download. This application was not intended to be completed via a mobile device.
Please use a computer/laptop for best results.
Title IV-E 2026-2027 MSW Applicants:
Thank you for your interest in the Title IV-E Child Welfare Education MSW Program.
Please follow the instructions below carefully to complete your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on February 6,
2026.
- Application Submission:
- Filling Out the Application:
- Complete all sections using the MM/DD/YYYY format for dates and a US phone number
(XXX-XXX-XXXX).
- If a section does not apply, type "N/A." For questions regarding phone numbers or
dates, use your actual phone number or today's date.
- Program Eligibility:
- Part-Time Program Priority: Non-county employees may also be considered for the Part-time
program; however, employees from qualifying agencies (CWS, DSS, CDSS, or Tribal agencies)
have priority.
- County employees can only apply for the Part-Time Program.
- Personal Statement:
- Download this MSW Personal Statement Questions MS WORD template.
- Carefully follow the instructions and include all necessary information.
- Save it as a PDF using the file naming format:
- "Your-fullname-pers-statement.pdf" (e.g., maria-cruz-pers-statement.pdf) and upload it to the appropriate section.
- Document Uploads:
- Please see the document upload requirements below. Ensure you have all these files
and documents ready for upload when starting the application.
- Upload required documents as you complete each section of the application.
- List of Required Documents for Upload

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Avoid Duplicates:
-
Contact Information:
- If you have questions or need assistance during the application process, feel free
to reach out via email:
Applications are due by February 6, 2026 11:59 pm.
Attention Mobile Device Users: Please note the size of each file before you attempt
to download. This application was not intended to be completed via a mobile device.
Please use a computer/laptop for best results.