Title IV-E Program Materials

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.

1. Application Submission:
   • The application must be completed and submitted in a single session. You cannot save your progress and return later.
   • For your reference, print or download this blank PDF of the MSW program application to gather the necessary documents in advance.
2. 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. 
3. 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.
4. 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.
5.  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 

6. Avoid Duplicates:

   • Apply only once to prevent complications. If you need to correct a previously submitted application, please get in touch with Pearl Fraijo at pfann49@mail.fresnostate.edu or Cheryl Whittle at cherylw@mail.fresnostate.edu.

7. Contact Information:

   • If you have questions or need assistance during the application process, feel free to reach out via email:
     • Pearl Fraijo at pfann49@mail.fresnostate.edu
     • Cheryl Whittle at cherylw@mail.fresnostate.edu

    

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.