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CALIFIORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO Department of Social Work Education College of Health and Human Services 5310 Campus Drive, MS/PH 102

Fresno, CA 93740-8019 (559) 278-3076

Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Coordinator Cheryl Whittle, Ph.D., LCSW

Maxine E. Watson Administrative Support Coordinator

Dr. Jody Hironaka-Juteau, Ed.D, Dean Martha Vungkhancing, Ph.D., Chair, Title IV-E PI

Andrea Carlin, MSW Field Coordinator Deborah Harris, Ph.D, MSW Coordinator


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Title IV-E Program Faculty & Staff

PHS 115 & 118

(559) 278-3076

(559) 278-6600 (Fax)

DSWE Main Office (559) 278-3996 (PH 128)

Title IV-E MSW Program Faculty and Staff

Martha Vungkhanching, Ph.D. Cheryl A. Whittle, Ph.D., LCSW Title IV-E Principle Investigator Title IV-E Coordinator (559) 278-3992 (559) 278-2910 [email protected] Maggie Armistead, MSW Title IV-E Liaison/Instructor (559) 278-6851 [email protected] Christopher Cole, MSW Cher Teng (Bee) Yang, MSW Title IV-E Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Liaison/Instructor (559) 278-6698 (559) 278-6489 [email protected] [email protected] Daniel Espinoza, MSW , ACSW Eleanor Speakes, MSW, LCSW Title IV-E Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E Liaison/Instructor (559) 278-1663 (559) 278-2454 [email protected] [email protected] Maxine Watson Frankie Freitas, MSW Title IV-E Admin. Coordinator Title IV-E Field Liaison/Instructor (559) 278-8166 (559) 278-3076 [email protected] [email protected] Kristin Carraway Patro Bryant Title IV-E MSW Admin Assistant Title IV-E MSW Clerical Assistant (559) 278-3076 (559) 278-3076 [email protected] [email protected]


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Title IV-E BASW Program, Faculty and Staff

Cheryl Whittle, LCSW, PPSC Estella Saldivar, MSW Title IV-E Title IV-E Program Coordinator Title IV-E BSW Liaison/Instructor (559) 278-6485 (559) 278-8494 [email protected] [email protected] Yeng Xiong, MSW Rebecca White Title IV-E BSW Liaison/Instructor Title IV-E BASW Administrative Assistant (559) 278-6846 (559) 278-6870 [email protected] [email protected]


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Table of Contents

PREFACE ............................................................................................................................................................ 64

Title IV-E Program Information ..................................................................................................................... 108

Title IV-E Program Faculty & Staff .................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.13

Title IV-E MSW Program .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.13

Title IV-E BASW Program ........................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.14

Section I ........................................................................................................................................................... 1615

BACKGROUND OF THE TITLE IV-E PROGRAM.............................................................. 1716

HISTORICAL REVIEW ........................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.17

THE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.17

Section II .......................................................................................................................................................... 1923

CalSWEC MISSION STATEMENT ........................................................................................ 2024

GOALS OF THE CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORK ......... Error! Bookmark not defined.24

CALIFORNIA CHILD WELFARE CURRICULUM PRINCIPLESError! Bookmark not defined.25

REQUIRED TITLE IV-E COMPETENCIES .......................................................................... 2026

INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR SEQUENCE ............................................................................... 2228

Section III ........................................................................................................................................................ 2529

ROLE OF THE TITLE IV-E COORDINATOR ...................................................................... 2630

ROLE OF THE TITLE IV-E FACULTY/LIAISON ................................................................ 2731

ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR ..................................... 2832

ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ............................................................... 2933

ROLE OF CLERICAL ASSISTANT ....................................................................................... 3034

Section IV ......................................................................................................................................................... 3135

POLICIES REGARDING RESPONSIBILITIES OF CALSWEC, UNIVERSITY, AGENCY AND

STUDENTS .............................................................................................................................. 3236

POLICIES REGARDING STUDENT SELECTION OF TITLE IV-E CANDIDATES ......... 3539

Section V .......................................................................................................................................................... 3640

TITLE IV-E SOCIAL WORK FULL-TIME STUDENT CONTRACT .................................. 3741

TITLE IV-E SOCIAL WORK PART-TIME STUDENT CONTRACT .................................. 4852

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT ................................................................................................ 6063

FEDERAL CODE SECTION 45 235.60 - 235.63 ................................................................... 6265

JOB SEARCH FORM .............................................................................................................. 6568

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM ............................................................................. 6972

NON PROFIT EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM ..................................................... 7073


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EMPLOYMENT COMPLETION FORM ................................................................................ 7174

RELEASE OF EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ................................................................. 7275

NOTICE TO STUDENTS ON TAXATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND STIPENDS 7477

INFORMATION TO STUDENTS ON TAXATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND

STIPENDS ................................................................................................................................ 7578

CALSWEC INTEGRATED FOUNDATION COMPETENCIES ........................................... 7679

CALSWEC PROJECT COORDINATOR DIRECTORY........................................................ 8488


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PREFACE

The Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Student Manual provides the mission and goals, which guides

child welfare training for Title IV-E graduate students in the MSW program. In addition, it contains the

background and historical development of the Title IV-E Master of Social Work Child Welfare Program, the Title

IV-E Competencies guiding the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California, and the Roles and

Responsibilities of CalSWEC, Title IV-E Coordinator, IV-E Liaisons, Child Welfare Agencies, and the IV-E

Student. Finally, it contains the Title IV-E Full-Time and Part-Time Student Agreements, and the policies

guiding participation in the Title IV-E Child Welcome Program.

Section I consists of the background of the Title IV-E Master of Social Work Child Welfare Program and the

historical overview of the Curriculum Process. This information will provide background on how and why this

valuable child welfare program came to be, as well as the process involved in the establishment of the

competencies.

Section II consists of the Goals for the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California, the Statement of

Principles for California's Child Welfare Curriculum, and the Child Welfare Competencies. As you begin your

internship, this section will afford the content, which you will integrate not only in your learning agreement,

but also in your field experiences and field instruction.

Section III consists of the Roles of the Title IV-E Coordinator, Title IV-E Liaison, and the Title IV-E

Administrative Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. This information will assist you in becoming more

familiar with our program and the valuable role each has within the scope of this program.

Section IV consists of Full-Time and Part-Time Student Agreements, Federal Code Section 45, Student

Information Forms, and Employment Search Form. These are examples of the documents you will utilize

throughout your MSW Program and as you graduate and enter or re-enter public child welfare services.

Section V consists of the policies, which guide your involvement in the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program.

These policies will cover Field Internships, attendance at Title IV-E Integrative Seminars, CalSWEC

Responsibilities, University Responsibilities, Agency Responsibilities, and Student Responsibilities. This section

will clarify the critical role and responsibilities we all have in the provision of professional education focused on

child welfare practice.

This manual is intended to be utilized by Title IV-E Students, Field Instructors, Field Agencies, DSWE Faculty,

and Child Welfare Administrators. It is important to remember that the enclosed listing of competencies

represent a basic model of graduate social work practice with the emphasis in child welfare and whose general

purpose is to provide culturally sensitive, effective social work services for children and families in the

community.


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Title IV-E

Master of Social Work

Training Program

Department of

Social Work Education

5310 N. Campus Dr.

Fresno, CA 93740-8019

559. 278-3076

Fax 559.278-7191

August 15, 2016 Dear Title IV-E Student:

On behalf of the Title IV-E faculty and staff, I would like to welcome you to the Title IV-E Master of Social Work Child Welfare Program at California State University, Fresno. Faculty and staff take great pride in the mission of our graduate programwhich encompasses the goals of empowerment, cultural competency and social justice.You will find that the goals and competencies set by the Title IV-E Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in California directly interrelate with the mission of the California Social Work Education Center, (CalSWEC) and are consistent with the Council on Social Work Education Curriculum guidelines found throughout all coursework at both the graduate and undergraduate social work programs levels of practice.

As you look forward to your graduate studies, familiarize yourself with the academic support

provided through our program. Review all the materials in this manual and get to know your

Title IV-E Faculty Field Liaison.

The linkages and support provided through the Chair; Field Coordinator's office as well as the

Title IV-E office will assure the successful integration of the Title IV-E Master of Social Work

curriculum into professional practice. All of your internship settings and field instructors have

been carefully selected to assure successful integration of the MSW and Title IV-E

Competencies. Take full advantage of this support system during your graduate studies

program at CSUF.

Remember, we are here to support and direct your field internship experience in the child

welfare practice arena. Always bear in mind that the ultimate goal of this program is to more

effectively serve our children and families in need. Please feel free to visit our offices should you

have any questions or need any additional information. Best wishes for a successful academic

year!

Sincerely,

Cheryl Whittle, Ph.D, LCSW Title IV-E Child Welfare Program Coordinator Department of Social Work Education California State University, Fresno

CALIFORNIA

STATE

UNIVERSITY,

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Title IV-E Program Information To: Title IV-E Students, Field Instructors, Public Child Welfare Directors Community Based Agency Directors and Tribal Administrators From: Cheryl Whittle, Ph.D, LCSW, PPSC Title IV-E Program Coordinator Date: August 17, 2016 Subject: Title IV-E Program Information

Child Welfare: "The expression of a communities interest in fostering those social and

economic forces which safeguard family life and insure to every child the fullest development of

his mental, physical and spiritual potentials."

(Mary Atkinson 1949)

The validity of Child Welfare practice suggests a need for scholarly research and support to

strengthen practitioners and assures consistent high quality practice. In 1989, the California

Welfare Directors Associations (CWDA) joined with the Deans and Directors for the then, ten

Graduate Schools of Social Work in California to form the California Social Work Education Center

(CalSWEC).

CalSWEC is a partnership between the schools of social work, public human service agencies,

and other related professional organizations that facilitate the integration of education and

practice to assure effective, culturally competent service delivery to the people of California.

This is accomplished through:

• Recruiting and preparing social workers for careers in public human service with special

emphasis on child welfare;

• Defining and operationalizing a continuum of social work education and training;

• Engaging in research and evaluation of best practices;

There remains a shortage of professionals in public child welfare holding a Master's Degree in Social Work

(MSW). Public child welfare programs have been subject to intense media, public and political scrutiny in

recent years, particularly in connection with the disruption of families that might have been preserved, and

the injury or death of children in placement. In an attempt to address and change these conditions, the Title

IV -E Master of Social Work Child Welfare Program was established.

CALIFORNIA

STATE

UNIVERSITY,

FRESNO


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Your participation in this program affirms your commitment to the re-professionalization of

child welfare services. During this collaborative process, student, university, and agencies will promote the

development of competent, capable, child welfare practitioners and administrators. Toward that goal, the

following responsibilities are as follows:

Student Responsibilities: Includes internship in a public child welfare agency (a minimum of one year),

attendance at required Integrative Seminars, maintaining "good standing" in the MSW Program, completion of

a Thesis/Project related to child welfare practice, completion of the Advanced Child Welfare Course as an

elective, completion of all requirements for the MSW Degree and securing or returning to employment after

graduation, in public child welfare, California State Adoptions or Indian Reservations/Rancheria, and

rendering two years of employment in public child welfare.

University Responsibilities: Provide agency internship for students, maintain formal contact with agency

throughout the internship process via IV-E Faculty Liaison. Provide Full-Time Students with $18,500 annual

stipend, paid in quarterly payments, for a maximum of two years of participation as a full-time student.

Provide Part-Time MSW Students with full tuition, fees, books expenses and a travel allowance for a

maximum of four years of participation as a part-time student. University will also assist all students with

securing and monitoring employment in a California County Child Welfare Services Agency, California State

Adoptions or Indian Reservation/Rancheria employment.

Child Welfare Agency Responsibilities: Provides MSW field instructor responsible for students field

internship experience, adequate space, one hours of formal supervision per week, and appropriate learning

assignments for multi-stage development of students, leading to autonomous practice in the child welfare

arena.

OVERVIEW OF KEY POLICIES:

Policies and Procedures outlined in the MSW Field Manual apply to IV-E students as they do all

MSW students. The following are additional policies that affect only IV-E supported students.

What is described below is a supplement to the CALSWEC Student Agreement.

STUDENT AGREEMENTS

All Title IV-E students receiving stipends or educational reimbursements must sign the Student

Agreement issued by the California Center for Social Work Education and abide by its

requirements. Title IV-E students will also sign an Employment Obligation “Payback” Agreement

Plan issued by the School of Social Work and CSUF Foundation with an understanding that the

payback plan takes effect if the student is terminated, suspended, voluntarily withdraws, or fails

to meet the requirements of the program. MAINTENANCE OF GOOD STANDING

As a participant in the Title IV-E Program, students must meet requirements beyond those

expected of non-IV-E students. Students are required to maintain good standing in the MSW program and

the Title IV-E Program, including maintaining a 3.0 grade point average or better every semester. In addition,

students in the IV-E Program must receive credit in the field internship in order to continue in the program and

receive funding.

Students in poor standing will be mailed a letter by the IV-E Program Coordinator to be informed of a

probationary status or suspension of their stipend/educational reimbursement support. The student will be


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asked to meet with representatives of the IV-E faculty and his or her academic advisor to discuss the problem

and take corrective action. A termination or suspension letter automatically activates the Employment

Obligation “payback agreement”, and students are required to begin paying back the amount of money

received within six (6) months of notification. If a student is disqualified from the MSW program by the

Department of Social Work, he or she is terminated from the IV-E program and payback of funds received is

required.

ATTENDANCE

Students are required to attend all classes, including meeting field internship hours, field seminars, IV-E

Integrative Seminars, participate in periodic surveys necessary for the IV-E program evaluations, and other

requirements as necessary. Students must attend all scheduled Title IV-E Integrative Seminars and are

required to inform the IV-E liaison/faculty or program coordinator when an absence cannot be prevented. A

make-up assignment of a minimum of five (5) pages will be required for an absence. Any incomplete make-up

assignments beyond one month will result in suspension of stipend or reimbursements. Students who have

more than two excused absences per year will be asked to discuss their inability to meet the

requirements of the program and may be disqualified.

INCOMPLETE AND WITHDRAWALS

An Incomplete is granted by a professor primarily for family and personal emergencies, which interfere with a

student's ability to meet the full requirements of a class. If a student is allowed an "Incomplete" grade

at the end of the semester, the Incomplete must be changed to a regular grade before the start

of the new semester in order to meet the requirements of the Title IV-E program. Students are not

allowed to carry Incompletes into the next semester and still be considered in "good standing" in the Title IV-E

Program.

Withdrawal from a class constitutes a decision by the student to interrupt or delay their MSW program. A plan

to delay or change the completion date of graduation will affect the student's status with the IV-E program.

IV-E students are required to inform the University and the IV-E Program Coordinator in writing

about any planned changes in their program.

Any decision to withdraw from a class or from the program entirely must be submitted in writing to request a

"hardship exemption" that defers repayment for no more than one year, or repay the stipend according to

repayment procedures. The student will be in jeopardy for termination or suspension from IV-E support if

these conditions are not met and the Employment Obligation “Payback” agreement will take effect. (See

section of Request for Delay of Employment Obligation “Payback”.) It is in the interest of the student that they discuss difficulties in the program early with the IV-E Program Coordinator or any other IV-E faculty

member to prevent the need for withdrawals.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

All MSW students must follow Grievance Procedures as outlined in the MSW Field Manual. If a IV-E student has a grievance with the Title IV-E Program and its requirements; the student must submit this grievance in writing to the Title IV-E MSW Program Coordinator, Corinne L. Florez, MSW, Department of Social Work Education. The student will be asked to meet with the Program Coordinator, the Program Director and Department Chair, Dr. Martha Vungkhancing and/or designated IV-E faculty members to discuss the grievance and find an agreeable solution to the problem, a copy of the student's grievance may also be sent to the CalSWEC office.

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IV-E FIELD REQUIREMENTS

Title IV-E students fulfill field requirements as described in the MSW Graduate Field Manual. Any questions or

concerns about their field placements should follow appropriate field procedures. Students should discuss

problems with their field instructor, faculty field liaison, IV-E Coordinator and finally, if unresolved, with the

Department of Social Work Field Coordinator and the chair, in that order. Title IV-E students in both years

of field have three to six hours every month for Child Welfare Integrative Seminars which will not

be counted as field internship hours per field policy.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The CSUF Foundation is the fiscal agent for the Title IV-E Program and all check disbursements will be issued

out via the Title IV-E Program on designated dates. The Foundation will not respond to students who make

requests to them directly without prior approval from the IV-E Program Coordinator or Director. Stipend

checks will be available on a scheduled set by the Title IV-E Office. Reimbursement checks for Part-Time

students are mailed approximately 2-3 weeks after claims are submitted. Students should not rely on stipend

checks as their sole source of income because of the possibilities of abrupt termination or suspension. All

students must plan ahead for emergencies.

FOR ALL IV-E STUDENTS

Tuition payments are made directly by the IV-E program office through a Fee Authorization Process if the

student is in "good standing" before the end of the current semester and has a current repayment and

student agreement signed.

FOR PART-TIME PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENTS

Students must submit a IV-E claim form for timely reimbursements. At the beginning of each semester, claims

must be submitted with proper receipts in original receipts attached for texts, research software field fees,

graduation fees, textbooks and parking reimbursements. Mileage is claimed on a monthly basis at at a rate

established by Foundation based on the number of miles driven to class and/or internship from work or home.

You must submit a Map Quest each month with your travel form. Your mileage will not be processed if it does

not have a map attached to it. Also reimbursement on any. Reimbursement forms are available in the

Title IV-E office and are required to be submitted no later than the fifth of each month.

COMMUNICATION IN WRITING

IV-E students are required to inform the IV-E Program office in writing of any changes in personal data

including name, address and phone number, etc. for the duration of the program and for five years after

graduation. In addition, any plans to change their program must be put in writing. Any policy clarifications,

“special request, delays in employment obligation “payback or forgiveness in meeting obligations must also be

in writing. The IV-E Program office is required to respond to any requests in writing, as well. There are some

policy questions and requests that must be sent to CalSWEC for clarifications and final decisions.

EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATION

IV-E students entering their last year are responsible for applying for jobs in a California county or state

department of social services. They should notify the IV-E Program office of their plan/interest to apply for a

County Public Child Welfare or Tribal Social Service position. For most county employment, application forms

should be filled out during the Winter Break. An informational meeting will be included during a Job Readiness

Seminar which will include having county personnel representatives meet with students to provide application

forms and agency information. The employment obligation “payback” requirement calls for satisfactory

employment for two years. Because the Title IV-E Program is also essentially an MSW employment program, if

at any time in their graduate program a IV-E student decides they cannot fulfill their work requirement, they


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need to inform the IV-E Program Coordinator immediately. Revisions to this policy may be made in times of a

hiring freeze. You will be notified in writing if this occurs. Since we are no longer in a hiring freeze period,

non-profit employment will not be accepted as meeting employment obligation.

PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR

The Title IV-E support is not considered a right, but an opportunity for those who agree to its mission, goals

and requirements. This is a professional development program with the expectation that students who agree

to participate will understand and know where they are going in their public child welfare MSW career and how

they will achieve it. Attitudes and behaviors which communicate the respect of the policies and procedures of

both the Department of Social Work Education and the IV-E Program are expected. Integrity with oneself

and others is highly valued and expected. The IV-E students have a greater responsibility to fulfill and a

broad responsibility to children and families in the community. It is hoped that a positive attitude and a

cooperative spirit will guide the IV-E student towards successful completion of their program and ultimately,

the enhancement of services to the community.

We look forward to productive collaboration and the development of qualified competent child welfare

practitioners dedicated to the children, families and communities they serve. We hope that this Title IV-E

Manual will facilitate our collaborative effort by providing you essential information about our program. Should

you desire further information or have questions, please feel free to contact any of the IV-E faculty and staff.

We wish you a successful year in collaboration with the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program!


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Section I

• Background of the Title IVBackground of the Title IVBackground of the Title IVBackground of the Title IV----E Master of Social WorkE Master of Social WorkE Master of Social WorkE Master of Social Work Child Child Child Child Welfare ProgramWelfare ProgramWelfare ProgramWelfare Program

• CALIFORNIA CHILD WELFARE CURRICULUM PRINCIPLES


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BACKGROUND OF THE TITLE IV-E PROGRAM

In 1989, the California Welfare Directors Association (CWDA) joined with the deans and directors of the then, ten graduate Schools of Social Work in California to form the California Social Work Education Center (Cal SWEC). The mission of Cal SWEC was and still is to re-professionalize public services by (1) providing financial support to MSW students enrolled in an MSW program designed for public child welfare practice competence, and (2) facilitating efforts that encourage the retention of professionals in public social service agencies. In January 1993, the California Department of Social Services entered into a contract with CalSWEC (D.C. Regents) to provide Federal Title IV-E money for stipends for full-time child welfare MSW students and for staff to implement the program. Sixteen half-year stipends of $6,250 were available in each of the ten graduate schools of Social Work. However, in the academic year beginning September 1993, provision was made for twenty additional two-year stipends of $12,500 per year at each school. To recruit more CWS employees into this program, in Fall 1994, the amount of the stipend for full-time students was increased to $15,000, and a part-time option for county employees of departments of social services was added. In the Fall of 2000, the amount of the stipend for full-time students was increased to $18,500. Further, the contract was expanded to include employees of the California Department of Social Services. Priority for these slots is given to CWS employees who are qualified for admission and to applicants who reflect the diverse client populations currently served by public child welfare in California. The contracting and funding agencies, the California Department of Social Services, and the Federal Region IX Office of Health and Human Services, have firm project expectations. They anticipate that (1) the students will be selected according to the priorities agreed upon, (2) the educational competencies will be delivered, and (3) project money will be accounted for as it would be for any public social services program. Collaborative efforts between the deans of schools of Social Work and the California Welfare Directors Association culminated in the development of the Title IV-E Goals and Competencies for Public Child Welfare. The Goals and Competencies guide the Title IV-E Integrative Field Seminars and Field Internship experiences. These competencies were revised in 1995 and 2000 and recently in 2010. California State University, Fresno begun implementing the new competencies in 2012. All Title IV-E students are expected to integrate the competencies in both years of their field internship.

CALIFORNIA CHILD WELFARE CURRICULUM PRINCIPLES

1. Every child has the right to a permanent home for his or her care and upbringing. Explanation: Recent child welfare policies reflect societal judgments that the system of temporary foster homes and institutions is not generally a desirable environment for raising children. Furthermore, research has indicated that children are harmed emotionally by a lack of permanency in their lives. 2. A caring family is the best and least restrictive environment for raising children. Explanation: NASW defines the family as "two or more people who consider themselves "family" and who assume obligations, functions and responsibilities generally essential to healthy family life. 3. A wide range of parenting practices, varying as a result of ethnic cultural, community and familial differences, can provide adequate care for children. Explanation: The ideal of the least restrictive environment, includes respecting families' choices in parenting style, so along as children's basic needs are met. The value of respecting diversity includes a recognition that a diverse society can enrich all of


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us and should enhance, rather than restrict, individual's freedom of choice. 4. The goal of child welfare is to promote the health and safety of children and their development toward a positive, productive adulthood. Explanation: While priority is given to the protection of children in imminent danger, child welfare services should also promote the development of healthy families and communities and work to prevent family dysfunction. 5. In the circumstance of danger to a child, the state has a right to intervene in family affairs to protect the child. In such a circumstance, the safety of the child takes precedence over the rights of the parents. Explanation: Under existing law in California, the state may intervene to protect children in circumstances when they are in eminent danger of abuse or neglect. The state of California vests the power to intervene on behalf of the child in county departments of social services. Parents and children are entitled to legal due process with regard to the removal of children. 6. Every reasonable effort should be made to preserve and strengthen a child's existing family before an alternative placement is considered. Explanation: County departments of child welfare are required to make reasonable efforts to preserve or reunify existing families, unless a court determines that a child's health or safety would be in jeopardy. 7. Services must be available, accessible, timely, and effective. Explanation: Services must be accessible and timely, avoiding line waits and other barriers that would restrict clients' access to service. Services must undergo regular evaluation and modification with the goal of making the most efficient and effective use of agency resources. Program development efforts should be sensitive to community and ethno-cultural factors in relation to effectiveness and accessibility. The child welfare worker should advocate for his or her clients' service needs, especially when appropriate services are not available in the community.

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Section II

• CalSWEC's Mission StatementCalSWEC's Mission StatementCalSWEC's Mission StatementCalSWEC's Mission Statement

• Goals of the Child WelfareGoals of the Child WelfareGoals of the Child WelfareGoals of the Child Welfare Social Work Curriculum in Social Work Curriculum in Social Work Curriculum in Social Work Curriculum in CaliforniaCaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia

• Statement of Principles for California'sStatement of Principles for California'sStatement of Principles for California'sStatement of Principles for California's Child Welfare Child Welfare Child Welfare Child Welfare CurriculumCurriculumCurriculumCurriculum

• Competencies Competencies Competencies Competencies for Child Welfare Practicefor Child Welfare Practicefor Child Welfare Practicefor Child Welfare Practice

• Required Field CompetenciesRequired Field CompetenciesRequired Field CompetenciesRequired Field Competencies

• Title IVTitle IVTitle IVTitle IV----E Integrative Seminar SequenceE Integrative Seminar SequenceE Integrative Seminar SequenceE Integrative Seminar Sequence


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CalSWEC MISSION STATEMENT

The California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) is a partnership between the schools of social work, public human services agencies, and other related professional organizations that facilitates the integration of education and practice to assure effective, culturally competent services delivery and leadership to the people of California.

GOALS OF THE CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORK

CalSWEC’s Mission is supported by the following goals: 1. Preparing a diverse group of social workers for careers in human services, with special emphasis on child welfare, mental health, and aging fields. 2. Defining and operationalizing a continuum of social work education and training. 3. Engaging in evaluation, research, and dissemination of best practices in social work.

CALSWEC OBJECTIVES

1. The administration of a stipend program for students linked with employment requirements in public

child welfare services. 2. The development, by educators and agency personnel, of a competency-based curriculum directed

toward child welfare practice in publicly supported social services. 3. Statewide implementation of the curriculum competencies. 4. The facilitation of collaborative agency-school evaluation of social services programs. 5. Joint agency-school efforts to encourage the retention of professionals in public agencies.

REQUIRED TITLE IV-E COMPETENCIES

Participation in the Title IV-E Master of Social Work Training Program is Child Welfare Services requires integration of the competencies identified as the California Social Work Education Center Competencies for Public Child Welfare. Title IV-E Competencies are organized according to the EPAS.


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Title IV-E students will receive directions for the IV-E Addendum at the Fall Integrative Seminar. This listing of Title IV-E Competencies are required competencies Title IV-E students must incorporate into the learning agreement thereby assuring integration into their field experience. As a critical component of participation in the Title IV-E Program you are required to be enrolled in a minimum of one year in a public child welfare agency. This year will be identified as your Public Child Welfare Internship year for the purpose of integrating IV-E competencies into your Learning Agreement. You may also have an additional year of internship in a non-profit setting, which involves the Title IV-E population as consumers depending on the educational assessment completed during your Title IV-E student selection process. This internship will be identified as your Non-Profit Internship Year for purposes of integrating IV-E Competencies. In addition to your Learning Agreement, you will be asked to complete an additional Title IV-E Addendum of required competencies. These will be attached to your Learning Agreement and monitored throughout your field internship by your IV-E liaison. This addendum will be reviewed during agency visits with your IV-E Liaison. Your IV-E liaison will assist you in completing your learning agreements as well as monitoring your field internship. Title IV-E Targeted Candidates: There are certain “at risk” children, who are reasonably viewed as candidates for Title EV-E foster care maintenance payments, for whom counties may receive Title IV-E reimbursement for allowable administrative costs. This means that the caseload assignments include the following;

1) a decision was made that the next step for the child is placement in foster care unless preventative services are provided; or

2) there is active pursuit of removal of the child from the home through the court process. As you review the competencies that follow it will become clearer as to how and why they are assigned to either your public child welfare or non-profit year of internship. For example, competencies related to welfares and institution code, ICWA, or curriculum planning would naturally fit better in your public child welfare setting verses mental health or community based setting.


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Curriculum Competencies for Public Child Welfare in California

CalSWEC Curriculum Competencies for Public Child Welfare were created for use by California's

schools of social work to prepare their child welfare students for work in the field.

These competencies, revised periodically to reflect current practice, serve as a model for

collaborative curriculum development across the nation. CalSWEC is currently under a revision

process to reflect the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and

Acceditation Standards (EPAS).

The current version of CalSWEC's competencies reflects the 2008 Core Competencies adopted by

the CSWE, CalSWEC's foundation competencies were integrated across the Child Welfare, Mental

Health, and Aging initiatives.

Each concentration then completed revised advanced competencies, which were adopted

by CalSWEC's Board of Directors in 2011. The Child Welfare competencies at the foundation and

advanced levels reflect the common priorities of schools and agencies, yet allow each suitable

autonomy. Additionally, BASW competencies were developed for the six BASW Title IV-E Program

sites.

• MSW Curriculum Competencies for Public Child Welfare in California (2011)

• BASW Curriculum Competencies for Public Child Welfare in California (2013)

A copy of MSW Curriculum Competencies is included in Section

V.

INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR PROCESS AND SEQUENCE In addition to the elective course in Child Welfare Practice (mandatory for MSW Title IV-E Students), and the practice courses that accompany the field internship, students will participate in scheduled seminar sessions that will focus on content specific to Child Welfare practice. Part of our philosophy is that learning should be stimulating, challenging, and fun. Our hope is that this will allow for more in-depth discussion, training, and sharing of information among the Title IV-E student population and others who wish to join. The Title IV-E Field Liaisons will facilitate the guided exercises to be provided to students, field instructors, field liaisons, and county directors during seminars. Content may be provided by a combination of delivery strategies, i.e., presenters, films, panel discussions, role plays, student reports, and assigned tasks.


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Participation in the scheduled integrative seminars is mandatory for all MSW Title IV-E students. These seminars are open to non IV-E students and field instructors who wish to participate. If a seminar is missed by a Title IV-E student, a 4 to 6 page paper is due in lieu of the absence to cover the assignment for that week. This paper is due within a two-week time frame from the missed absence. Failure to make-up the missed integrative seminars could result in not passing field and/or a delay of your stipend or support award until all work is completed. Title IV-E student seminar hours do not count toward field and may be used only at the discretion of the Field Instructor, Field Liaison and IV-E Coordinator for purpose of make-up due to compelling reasons. Students are not authorized to use these hours in lieu of mandated internship hours set forth by the Field Coordinator’s office at CSUF within the assigned agency, nor can these hours be used to complete field internship early. Please refer to the Seminar Schedule in Section V.

Child Welfare Services/Case Management Systems

CWS/CMS Training

This particular training will provide students who expect to work in the California Public Child Welfare System with a theoretical and experiential introduction to the use of computer-linked database that was first implemented throughout California in 1997. Automation of client data is a growing phenomenon within the Public Social Service field. This is accompanied by new ethical dilemmas, social justice issues, and practice based challenges for practitioners in child welfare. These specialized training courses are offered through the Central California Training Academy at CSUF in two formats, (1) basic or foundational knowledge base for new users, and (2) advanced knowledge. (See Appendix A). Title IV-E MSW students will begin with the basic training in the computer system in the Fall 2016 semester. The Advanced module will be offered in the Spring 2017 semester. The Basic training module consists of usually four (4) sessions, six (6) hours each. The Advanced training module consists of typically three (3) sessions with five (5) hours each session. The primary trainer is Terry Luna or one of her staff. Both sessions are mandatory for Title IV-E MSW students. Certificates of Completion will be provided.


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Sample Integrative Seminar Sequence Family Wellness Model Content

SEMESTER 1 Colloquim Overview of public child welfare, W & I Codes, Assessment, Safety Organized Practice & Self Care. Differential Response in Child Welfare Service/California Cultural Competence in Child Welfare Alcohol & Drug -- Identification & Symptomology Immigration Issues in Child Welfare Portfolio/Evaluation Seminar SEMESTER 2 Thesis/Project workshop Transitioning Youth/Resiliency -- Interventions with foster youths Legal Aspects of Child Welfare -- Understanding the court system, writing effective court reports, and your role as a child welfare social worker Harry Specht Memorial Annual Child Welfare Symposium Legal Aspects of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Child Welfare Services Portfolio/ Evaluation Seminar SEMESTER 3 Alcohol & Drug -- Treatment & Services for Children and Families Medical Social Work Child Welfare Supervision and Administration Portfolio/Evaluation Seminar SEMESTER 4 Job Readiness LGBT – Practice Implications Supervision/Administration in Child Welfare Portfolio Interviews Harry Specht Annual Child Welfare Symposium – Katie A Positive Re-entry into Child Welfare Services Portfolio/Evaluation Seminar


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Section III

• Role of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IV----E CoordinatorE CoordinatorE CoordinatorE Coordinator

• Role of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IV----E Faculty LiaisonsE Faculty LiaisonsE Faculty LiaisonsE Faculty Liaisons

• Role of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IV----E Administrative CoordinatorE Administrative CoordinatorE Administrative CoordinatorE Administrative Coordinator

• Role of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IVRole of the Title IV----E Administrative AssistantE Administrative AssistantE Administrative AssistantE Administrative Assistant

• Role of Role of Role of Role of ClericalClericalClericalClerical AssistantAssistantAssistantAssistant


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ROLE OF THE TITLE IV-E COORDINATOR

The general description of the Title IV-E Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. General policy implementation of the IV-E Program with the School. • Student recruitment, screening and selection, and tracking • Awards and Stipends Committee • Job placements and retention support • Over-sight of Title IV-E MSW & BSW Program • Manage Student Employment Obligation “Payback”

2. Develops policies and procedure integrating the IV-E Program with the School's program. • Curriculum Development • Student Support and Advisement • Development of Integrative Field Seminars related to practice in public child welfare • Development of IV-E Thesis Library • Development of Child Welfare Resource Library

3. Oversees fiscal and programmatic accountability of IV-E Stipend program. • Curriculum Evaluation • Fiscal Accountability • Budget Development • Match Documentation • Subvention Reports

4. Works with field liaisons and/or agency representatives to develop and oversee appropriate field placements and experiences for IV -E stipend students.

• School and local community involvement • Administrative Review with field agencies administrators • Participation in Curriculum Committee • Participation in Admissions Committee • Participation in California Welfare Directors Regional Meetings

5. Represents the School at statewide CalSWEC meetings for Project Coordinators, as we as regional committee meetings.

• Responsibilities to CalSWEC • Attendance at quarterly statewide project coordinator meetings • Monitor timely completion of student tracking information and curriculum evaluation reports • Student tracking through graduate school and employment obligation “payback” • Reports to Chair of the Department of Social Work Education and The Dean of College of Health and

Human Services • Participation in Child Welfare Partnership Committee • Participation in CalSWEC Curriculum and Child Welfare Committee • Participation in Regional CWDA Committee • Attendance at Foster Care Oversight Committee

6. Coordinates Community Partnership

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ROLE OF THE TITLE IV-E FACULTY/LIAISON The general description of the Title IV-E faculty Field Instructor/Liaison duties and responsibilities include the following:

1. Assists in implementation of the IV-E Program with the School. Assists in the recruitment of culturally diverse students for the Title IV-E Program.

• Provides field and/or classroom instruction to graduate students participating in the Title IV-E Program. • Works with Project Coordinator and Field Coordinator in the integration of the Title IV-E Competencies

in the field internships. • Assists in Development of IV-E Thesis Library & IV-E Resource Library

2. Contributes to policy and procedure development regarding the integration of the IV-E Program with the School's Program.

• Provides feedback to PC on Curriculum Development • Student Support and Advisement • Assists in Development of Integrative Field Seminars • Assists in Development of IV-E Thesis Library & IV-E Resource Library

3. Provides feed back into fiscal and programmatic realm of IV-E Stipend Program.

• Curriculum Evaluation • Feedback into Fiscal Accountability • Feedback into Budget Development

4. Monitors IV-E field placements and experiences for IV-E stipend students.

• Provides a minimum of two formal agency visits per semester with assigned MSW field instructor • Provides training for IV-E Field Liaison around competencies • Reviews all final field evaluations and submits to Field Coordinator • Assists IV-E students and MSW field instructors in the integration of IV-E Competencies into learning

contract and field experiences • Confers with Project Coordinator and Field Coordinator on progress of IV-E students in placement • Assists in the development of Thesis/Projects related to Child Welfare and may be selected as Reader in

Thesis/Projects • Assists in development and implementation of IV-E Integrative Seminars • Monitors attendance of assigned IV-E students at all required Integrative Seminars and develops a

"make-up" plan when deemed appropriate • Coordinates monthly integrative sessions at public child welfare sites • Assists in the development of In-Agency Proposals

5. Provides feedback to IV-E Coordinator as it relates to CalSWEC initiatives and activities.

In addition to the roles of IV-E Field Liaison, the IV-E Field Instructor/Liaison encompasses a broader scope of involvement. This role includes recruitment at assigned public child welfare agency and leadership in the child welfare symposium.

6. Participate and/or provide leadership to the community partnerships.


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ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR

The general description of the Administrative Support Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 1. General Administrative functions related to implementation of the IV-E Program with the School and supervision of Administrative staff and student assistant.

• Coordinates and makes arrangements for student screening, selection, and tracking. • Makes arrangements for Awards and Stipend Committee. • Assists students in providing materials for job placement. • Prepares and submits Student Data Base to UC Berkeley. • Provides Supervision to Admin. and Student Assistants.

2. Prepares materials for service delivery of IV-E Program.

• Receiving and screening mail, personal visitors, and telephone calls. • Coordinates arrangements for IV-E seminars, meetings, Conferences and business trips. • Attends and prepares for IV-E faculty meetings. • Prepares all correspondence, and documents from rough draft to final form. • Oversees reimbursements to part-time students and disbursement of stipend checks to full-time

students. • Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment.

3. Assists and provides input into documents relating to fiscal and programmatic materials.

• Assists in providing input into the Match, Budget, Re-budget and Curriculum Snapshot • Reviews budget on a quarterly basis. • Maintains Employment Obligation “Payback” files

4. Provides clerical assistance to IV-E faculty relating to field placements.

• Provides clerical support with field agency reports, final evaluation, and journals. • Assists IV-E students in delivery of field materials to assigned IV-E Liaison.

5. Provides administrative assistance to Title IV-E Coordinator in preparation of materials, communication, and travel arrangements to statewide CalSWEC meetings.

• Makes travel arrangements for PC meetings for Coordinator, Director and designated IV-E Liaisons.

• Consults with Title IV-E Coordinator and prepares Student Data Base updates. • Assists Title IV-E Coordinator in student tracking of graduate school. • Tracking of Title IV-E Students in Employment Obligation “Payback”. • Coordinates with our Fiscal and Foundation Office • Maintains timely written documentation of student files


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ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The general description of the Administrative Assistant's duties and responsibilities include assisting the Administrative Support Coordinator in the following: 1. General clerical and office functions related to implementation of the IV-E Program with the school.

• Prepares materials for IV -E faculty classes • Assists students in providing materials for job placement. • Assists IV-E students in delivery of field materials to assigned IV-E Liaison. (I.e. final evaluations and journals) 2. Prepares materials for service delivery of IV-E Program.

• Receiving and screening mail, personal visitors, and telephone calls. • Makes arrangements for IV-E seminars and meetings. • Attends and takes minutes of IV-E faculty meetings. • Prepares correspondence, and documents from rough draft to final form. • Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment. • Coordinates all materials in IV-E Library. • Maintains upkeep of general office and conference room. • Provides clerical support with field agency reports, final evaluation, and journals. 3. Makes arrangements for IV-E Integrative Seminars.

• Make room reservations and equipment requests • Prepare flyers and distribute to faculty • Coordinates set up for IV-E Seminars with Administrative Support Coordinator • Maintains attendance records and evaluations relating to IV-E seminars 4. Provides clerical assistance to Title IV-E Administrative Support Coordinator and IV-E Coordinator in preparation of materials, communication, and travel arrangements to statewide CalSWEC meetings for the Title IV-E Coordinator. 5. Assists Title IV-E Program Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator in student tracking of integrative seminars, job readiness and graduate school.

• Provides clerical support to student assistant. • Assist with payback files


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ROLE OF CLERICAL ASSISTANT

The general description of the Student Assistant’s duties and responsibilities include assisting the Administrative Coordinator in the following: 1. General clerical and office function related to the implementation of the IV-E Program with the school.

• Prepares materials for IV-E faculty • Assists students with employment updates • Assist IV-E students in delivery of field materials assigned to IV-E Liaison 2. Prepare materials for service delivery of the IV-E Program

• Receiving and screening mail, personal visitors and telephone calls • Prepares correspondence and documentation from rough draft to final form • Maintains upkeep of general office and conference room. 3. Assist the Administrative Assistant with arrangements for IV-E Integrative Seminars

• Make room reservation and equipment requests • Prepare flyers for posting and distribute to faculty • Maintains attendance records and evaluations relating to IV-E Seminars 4. Provides Clerical assistance to the IV-E Coordinator, faculty and Administrative staff


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Section IV

• Policies and Procedures Regarding the Title IVPolicies and Procedures Regarding the Title IVPolicies and Procedures Regarding the Title IVPolicies and Procedures Regarding the Title IV----E ProgramE ProgramE ProgramE Program


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POLICIES REGARDING RESPONSIBILITIES OF CALSWEC, UNIVERSITY, AGENCY AND

STUDENTS

Policies Regarding the Responsibilities of CalSWEC

1. CalSWEC will serve as a primary contractor, responsible for education oversight and coordination of this project with the participating graduate social work program in California.

2. CalSWEC will provide assistance to the schools in development of appropriate curriculum and field work. 3. CalSWEC will provide IV-E money to the subcontracting schools as soon as the money is available. 4. CalSWEC will provide California Department of Social Services (CDSS) with information on curriculum

competencies. 5. CalSWEC will provide CDSS annual statistical reports on the stipend students. 6. CalSWEC will provide CDSS with an annual program report.

Policies Regarding the Responsibilities of the University 1. The participating graduate social work program will seek to admit master's applicants in line with the

federal policies and priorities of this project. 2. Each participating graduate school will develop and awards committee consisting of local county public

Child Welfare Services agencies toward the stipends to admitted students. 3. Each school will develop a curriculum directed at the outcomes defined by the California Competency-

based Child Welfare Curriculum. 4. Each school will provide an $18,500 annual stipend to each full-time student. 5. Each school will provide Part-Time students with reimbursements for tuition, text, and mileage. 6. Each school will work with counties to ensure that (1) one year of field placement will be in a county

public child welfare agency working with IV-E children and families; and(2) one year of field placement will be in a county or non-profit agency serving IV-E clients.

7. Each school will assist its students in satisfying the requirements that they secure employment in a county public CWS or in CDSS/CWD within six months of graduation.

8. Each campus will develop, according to CalSWEC guidelines, appropriate mechanisms to monitor student compliance with stipend requirements and Employment Obligation “Payback” demands pursuant to 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 235.63.

Policies Regarding the Responsibilities of Participating County Agencies 1. Participating county agencies will apprise employees of this project and develop educational leave

policies permitting current non-MSW staff to participate. 2. Participating county agencies will agree to re-employ trainees at the appropriate CWS staff level, as long

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supervision or assigned IV-E supervision. Students will work with IV-E eligible clients during their internships. Agency field instructors will be provided release time from other duties to instruct students and to participate in program-required training activities. When school and agencies have negotiated a fieldwork plan for a student, the agency will not alter the assignment without permission from the school. 4. Participating county agencies will seek to give hiring preference to graduates of this program, will advise CalSWEC and local school of staff openings, and will seek to schedule civil service exams and hiring procedures to permit graduates to obtain employment within six months of completion of the program.

Policies Regarding the Responsibilities of Student 1. Students who are admitted to the program agree to complete their educational requirements within the

normative time limits specified by their school of attendance and to comply with stipend requirements as specified in the Title IV-E Master of Social Work Agreement. This agreement meets and exceeds the general requirements of 45 Code of Federal Regulations 235.63.

2. Title IV-E Students will attend and participate in all required Title IV-E Integrative Seminars. Should

absences occur due to compelling reasons, IV-E students will immediately initiate arrangements with their assigned Title IV-E Liaison to “make-up” missed seminar. Make up assignments will be a minimum of five pages in length and must be approved by assigned IV-E liaison. Stipends and reimbursements will be held if absences occur until make-up assignments are submitted to Title IV-E Office. All make-up assignments must be completed prior to the next scheduled IV –E Seminar. Hours for attendance at IV-E seminars may not be counted in field.

3. Attendance at IV-E Seminars should reflect professionalism; therefore tardiness or leaving early will

result in incomplete attendance and a written make-up assignment. Keep in mind that IV-E faculty and guest speakers have invested considerable time and commitment in the preparation of each seminar and punctuality, attentiveness and professionalism is expected.

4. Title IV-E Students will submit Learning Agreements, Field Journals and Final Evaluations on a timely

basis. Failure to submit required field documents on a timely basis will result in stipend or reimbursements being held until required documents are submitted.

5. All second year IV-E students are required to enroll in SW 278, Advanced Child Welfare, as an elective.

This course will afford a comprehensive overview of child welfare practice and is directly interrelated with IV-E Competencies.

6. Title IV-E Students may compete for their PPSC (Pupil Personnel Services Credential) during their second

year of placement only if they have successfully completed their public child welfare internship during their first year of internship or if they have been approved by the IV-E Coordinator to complete their second year internship in a child welfare school based services unit. To be eligible for a child welfare school based services unit you must have successfully completed one year of public child welfare and an additional 100 hours. This option is currently under review and my be revoked at any time based on recommendation of Chair, IV-E Coordinator or CalSWEC.

Title IV-E students also enrolled in the PPSC Program will need to take their “Public Child Welfare”

internship the first year in order to complete the grant requirements and to be able to compete for the PPSC Program during their second year. (Enrollment in the PPSC is a competitive process and enrollment is not guaranteed).


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7. Title IV-E/PPSC DUAL ENROLLMENT: The Title IV-E Program supports early prevention and intervention in the public schools system, however, we currently have put a moratorium on duel enrollment.

8. The Title IV-E Overload Status The Title IV-E students are not recommended to carry “overload status” due to any additional courses

required for the Pupil Counseling authorization in the PPSC credential. The exception to this policy is during the Fall semester of the student’s second year of internship when he/she is required to enroll in Advance Child Welfare Practice and School Social Work. Additional overload jeopardizes student’s success in completing their Thesis/Project.

9. Thesis/Projects Title IV-E Students will submit a Thesis/Project proposal during the fall semester of their second year for

approval of subject matter related to the child welfare practice. All Title IV-E students will complete a Thesis/Project related to the child welfare arena. The topic selected will need to meet approval of your Title IV-E Liaison and Coordinator. Title IV-E students will submit one soft bound copy of their completed Thesis/Project to the IV-E office.

10. TITLE IV-E INTEGRATIVE SEMINARS The Title IV-E students are required to attend total of 16 Integrative seminars scheduled monthly during

the first and second year of field internship. These hours are scheduled on field days but are not counted towards field hours unless approved by the field instructor for make-up purpose in the case of extra ordinary illness or events. The Council of Social Work Education requires a total of 1,000 hours (400 during the first year and 600 during the second year). Part-time students are not required to attend three years of seminars; rather they attend a total of 16 seminars designated in the Title IV-E Integrative Seminar Sequence.

11. TITLE IV-E MAXIMUM BENEFITS OF $37,000

Title IV-E students may not exceed the cap of $37,000 within the duration of their program with CSU, Fresno. CalSWEC places a total cap of $37,000 for both full time and part time Title IV-E students, thus, if a part-time student enrolls for a period of three or four years, the cap of $37,000 will be monitored and maintained. The amount utilized by each part-time student wil be documented and can be requested from the Title IV-E Office at any time. This is to insure the equity and integrity of the grant.

12. California Child Welfare Competencies In 2010-2011 CalSWEC reviewed and refined the existing Title IV-E Competencies to better integrate

with Council of Education EPAS. This set of new competencies were distributed in early August of 2011.

Fall 2014, the CalSWEC Field Inventory was merged into the IVE Addendum. Students will continue to

utilize the Title IV-E Competency Addendums in field supervision. The Title IV-E Addendums will be

reviewed during the early Title IV-E Integrative Seminars and during agency visits.

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POLICIES REGARDING STUDENT SELECTION OF TITLE IV-E CANDIDATES

References: Title IV-E Master of Social Work Training Program Agreement, Title IV-E Subcontract between Regents of the University of California and Participating Campuses. The CalSWEC program seeks to increase the number and diversity of well-trained and highly committed MSWs in California county child welfare services. Recruitment is targeted at (in order of priority):

• Current staff members of county public social service agencies and employees of the California Department of Social Services who are qualified for admission to an MSW program.

• Applicants who reflects the diverse client population currently served by public child welfare in California.

• Other qualified individuals with demonstrated commitment to careers providing high quality, culturally competent practice in public child welfare services. Support for participation in part-time educational programs is limited to current employees of county DSS or state DSS.


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Section V • SSSSeminar Scheduleeminar Scheduleeminar Scheduleeminar Schedule

• FullFullFullFull----Time Student AgreementTime Student AgreementTime Student AgreementTime Student Agreement

• PartPartPartPart----Time Student AgreementTime Student AgreementTime Student AgreementTime Student Agreement

• Federal Code Section 45Federal Code Section 45Federal Code Section 45Federal Code Section 45

• Employment Job Search FormsEmployment Job Search FormsEmployment Job Search FormsEmployment Job Search Forms

• Release of Information FormRelease of Information FormRelease of Information FormRelease of Information Form

• EmploymentEmploymentEmploymentEmployment/Non/Non/Non/Non----ProfitProfitProfitProfit VerificationVerificationVerificationVerification FormFormFormForm

• Employment CompletionEmployment CompletionEmployment CompletionEmployment Completion FormFormFormForm

• Notice of Taxation FormNotice of Taxation FormNotice of Taxation FormNotice of Taxation Form

• Title IVTitle IVTitle IVTitle IV----E Foundation AddendumE Foundation AddendumE Foundation AddendumE Foundation Addendum

• Title IVTitle IVTitle IVTitle IV----E Advance AddendumE Advance AddendumE Advance AddendumE Advance Addendum

• CalSWEC Project Coordinators ListingCalSWEC Project Coordinators ListingCalSWEC Project Coordinators ListingCalSWEC Project Coordinators Listing


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• Employment Obligation “Payback” FormsFormsFormsForms

TITLE IV-E SOCIAL WORK FULL-TIME STUDENT CONTRACTinsert new contracts

FISCAL YEAR 2016--2017

FULL-TIME MSW STUDENT

THIS CONTRACT between The Regents of the University of California _________or California State University

at ____________ or _____________________University (hereinafter “University“) and Master of Social Work

Student ________________ (hereinafter “Student” or “Graduate”) currently residing at ______________is entered

into this ___ day of ______, 20__.

By entering into this Contract, the Student attests to the following:

1) His or her intent to participate in the Title IV-E Social Work Training Program (hereinafter “Program”)

offered under the auspices of the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC).

2) His or her acceptance in and pursuit of a full-time two-year course of study in social work/social welfare

at (hereinafter “University”) beginning ______________________, 20___and ending

not later than _______________________________________, 20__ , leading to a Master of

Social Work/Social Welfare degree.

Obligations of the University and of the Student under this Agreement are as follows:

Article I. OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The University will:

A. Assign Student to required field placements in child welfare and related services.

B. Inform Student that submission to and satisfactory completion of criminal background

prescreening pursuant to Department of Justice or other applicable regulation permitted by law is

a requirement for field placement and/or employment in a California county public child welfare

services (CWS) agency. A California county public child welfare services (CWS) agency is one of 58

county agencies established and supported by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS),

Child Welfare Division, to operate child welfare services and administer Title IV-E funds.

Because criminal clearance is required before students may be placed as interns in a county

public child welfare agency or other agency serving Title IV-E eligible children, criminal

background clearance must be completed within the first semester or quarter of enrollment.

C. Provide Student with an $18,500 annual stipend for each year of participation in the Program

for up to two academic years contingent upon good academic standing and upon availability

of Title IV-E funds. No more than $37,000 maximum will be provided to any full time student.


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D. Assist Student in securing employment in a California county child welfare services agency (CWS)

or in the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Welfare Division by providing

information about local and state job openings and application processes [See 45 CFR Sec. 235.63

(b)(1)].

Program graduates who are Native Americans with tribal rights as specified under the laws of the

State of California may complete their work commitments in the following settings as alternatives to

California CWS 1:

1) A reservation or rancheria providing CWS in California,

2) An Urban Indian agency in California serving IV-E eligible children and families, or

3) A reservation providing CWS in another state

Non-Native Americans may complete their work requirements in 1) a reservation or rancheria

providing CWS in California or 2)An Urban Indian agency in California serving IV-E eligible

children and families.

E. Suspend or terminate stipend payments if Student is not performing satisfactorily in the

Program. If University decides that Student is not performing satisfactorily because of a problem

that can be corrected, University reserves the right to suspend stipend payments until the problem is

eliminated. Prior to such action, University will give Student notice of its intent to suspend or

terminate payments.

Article II. OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENT

A. PRESCREENING and PROGRAM PROVISIONS

1. Student is committed to work for the state or local CWS agency or Tribal agency for a period of time

equal to the period of time for which financial assistance is granted (45 CFR Sec. 235.63 (b) (1). For

the full-time MSW program, the period of employment obligation is two years.

2. Student has a duty to disclose any previous or subsequent conviction of any crime that disqualifies

individuals from field placement or employment at a county public CWS agency or CDSS Child

1 See Contract Continuation and Amendment to the Title IV-E Social Work Training Program Agreement between the State of

California Department of Social Services and the Regents of the University of California Social Work Education Center FY 2009-10

(hereinafter cited as “Master Contract).


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Welfare Division which will render Student ineligible for, or cause termination from, the Program. 2

In addition, Student agrees, within the first semester or quarter of Program enrollment, to be pre-

screened for CWS employment, to be fingerprinted and to participate in the criminal clearance process

pursuant to Department of Justice or other applicable screening regulations governing CWS

employment in California.

3. Student has a duty to disclose prior receipt of Title IV-E Social Work Training Program support

in the State of California and to supply documentation that any monetary or employment obligation

associated with that support has been satisfactorily discharged or to request a formal deferral of the

employment obligation to the end of the course of study.

4. Student agrees to maintain satisfactory performance in and will satisfactorily complete

the courses, training, seminars, and field placements designated by the University to

satisfy the requirements of the Program. If student fails to complete or to maintain satisfactory

performance in any aspect of the program as designated by the University, including but not limited

to field placements and /or selection for field placements, Program funding shall be suspended, but

continuing participation is expected. If Student is not fully reinstated in Program within the

University’s required review period, Program participation shall end and monetary repayment of

any support received will be required.3 If student is terminated from Program, University shall

immediately require student to sign a repayment agreement.

5. Unless specifically waived by the University in writing, Student agrees to use a personal

automobile as necessary for field placement and to maintain a valid driver’s license and

auto liability insurance.

6. If Student is a current county, Tribal or CDSS Child Welfare Division employee on educational

leave and a Program participant, Student will obtain a letter of support from his or her agency

director indicating that the county supports Student’s Program participation.

7. Student hereby authorizes any CWS agency, tribal agency or CDSS Child Welfare Division to

which he or she has applied for a qualified position pursuant to Section II.B of this Contract to

release to his or her University Project Coordinator any and all records and other information

relating to his or her application. Student further authorizes any CWS agency or CDSS with which

he or she has obtained qualifying employment under Section II.B of this Contract to release to his or

2 Prior to Program admission, Student must sign a statement indicating that s/he has no disqualifying criminal

history and acknowledging that provision of false information in this regard will result in denial of support and/or

repayment of support received.

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her University Project Coordinator any and all records or information relating to his or her

employment status and any changes in that status, including the reasons for such changes . Student

releases and holds harmless any CWS agency or CDSS and their employees and agents from any

liability for providing records or information to the University pursuant to this paragraph.

B. EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONS:

Unless student has received formal deferral of the IV-E BASW employment obligation, BASW employment

obligation must be completed prior to IV-E MSW program entry. When Student proceeds directly from the IV-

E BASW program into the IV-E MSW Program, the employment obligation on MSW completion will be three

years.

If Student is an employee of a county public social services agency, Tribal agency, or CDSS, Child

Welfare Division, and has received a letter of support from that agency,

Student/Graduate agrees to return to that agency immediately after program completion and render two

years of continuous and satisfactory full-time employment, in a position at least at a level appropriate to

a new MSW in child welfare services.4 Appointment to and continuation in employment shall be subject

to all applicable County Civil Service rules and departmental policies.

If Student/ Graduate is NOT employed in a county public social services agency position, Tribal

agency position, or a CDSS Child Welfare Division position (or is an employee unable to return to

agency due to county budget cuts):

1. Student agrees to make reasonable efforts5 to apply for and accept employment in a county public

CWS agency, Tribal agency, or CDSS, Child Welfare Division, in a position at least at a level

appropriate to a new MSW in child welfare services. This means that Student must accept the first

qualifying position offered, as described above. Student must render two years of continuous and

satisfactory full-time employment, in any level of social work position in child welfare services.

The initial search period is for six months following graduation. If no county public CWS or CDSS

position is available within a 75-mile radius of graduate’s residence, Student agrees to make

reasonable efforts to secure employment by making applications to all public CWS or CDSS

4 Unpaid leave and temporary disability leave will not be applied as satisfactory FT employment for purposes of fulfilling the

employment obligation.

5 “Reasonable efforts” as used in paragraphs 1 through 3 will include making applications to all public CWS or CDSS agencies

within the required area, pursuing such applications in good faith, and keeping satisfactory documentation of the employment search

as outlined in footnote 5.


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Child Welfare Division agencies within the State of California within the next six (6) months

and keeping satisfactory documentation. 6

2. If there is no qualifying county public CWS or CDSS Child Welfare Division position available within

the State of California within twelve (12) months of graduation, Student may then petition for a

waiver to include seeking employment in a private non-profit agency serving IV-E clients and receive

up to another six (6) months to search for both types of employment. Student must submit the

Petition in writing to the Title IV-E Project Coordinator at the University and must provide

satisfactory documentation of a 6-month search within the 75-mile radius followed by a 6-month

comprehensive employment search of all CWS or CDSS agencies within the State of California.

3. If there is no qualifying position in a county public CWS agency or in the CDSS Child Welfare

Division within the State of California or in a nonprofit agency serving Title IV-E child welfare clients

available within eighteen (18) months of graduation, Student/Graduate may petition for a waiver of

employment obligation requirements. Student must submit a Petition for waiver in writing to the

Title IV-E Project Coordinator at the University and must provide satisfactory documentation of a

comprehensive employment search of all relevant agencies within the State of California.

An Outline of the Employment Search Requirements appears as Table I., following page.

4. Student will maintain the status of a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or hold a

work permit and driver’s license under federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA)

rules throughout Program participation including the employment obligation.

6 “Satisfactory documentation” or “Satisfactory documentation of a comprehensive employment search” as referenced in

paragraphs 2 through 4 must include names of all agencies contacted during the search period, dates of contact, positions

applied for, and names and telephone numbers of persons contacted during the entire employment search period. Copies of

written and/or electronic correspondence are necessary as supporting documentation. Examples of satisfactory documentation

are available from Project Coordinators at participating universities.


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Student/Graduate holding DACA status must disclose this status to prospective employers and

determine whether the agency has a prohibition against hiring a person with DACA status.

In the event a Student/Graduate with DACA status is unable to secure qualified employment and

complete the employment obligation, Student/Graduate may be liable to repay all or a portion of

support received.

Table I: Outline of Employment Search Requirements

Within six (6) months of

graduation

Within six (6) to twelve (12)

months of graduation

Within twelve (12) to eighteen

(18) months of graduation

Must return to work at agency

(if employee)

Or

Search for qualifying work

within a 75 mile radius of

Graduate’s home

Search for qualifying

employment within the state of

California.

If, within 12 months, Graduate

does not secure employment

within the state, Student may

apply for a waiver to search for

employment in a non-profit

agency within the state.

Graduate must provide

satisfactory documentation

If waiver is granted to include

search in a non-profit agency,

Graduate may have up to 6

months to do this search.

If Graduate does not secure

employment during this time,

may apply for a waiver of

employment obligation

requirements at 18 months after

graduation.

C. MONETARY REPAYMENT OBLIGATIONS

1. If Student does not graduate because of termination of enrollment from the University for any

reason, or if Student leaves the Program for any reason, Student will sign the Title IV-E Social Work

Training Program Repayment Agreement and pay the University or its fiscal agent, at an agreed-

upon amount each month, the sum of all amounts received as support, together with all attorney’s

fees and other costs and charges necessary for collection, including interest on the unpaid balance at

the rate of ____percent (__ %) per annum beginning no later than the fourth calendar month

following the date of termination of enrollment. The period of repayment and the rates of interest

shall be determined by the University attended, using its interest rate schedule. The period of

repayment shall not exceed five years unless specified otherwise by the university.

2. If Student/Graduate fails to make reasonable efforts (as defined in Paragraph II.B.2, above) to apply

for employment or declines appropriate employment, fails to qualify* for appropriate employment,

is discharged from county employment under applicable County Civil Service rules or policies, or if

unsatisfactory work performance** results in termination prior to completion of the employment

requirement, Student agrees to repay any support provided by University and costs incurred by

University or its fiscal agent in securing repayment. Student will sign the Title IV-E Social Work

Training Program Repayment Agreement and repay the University or its fiscal agent as outlined in

paragraph C.1, above.


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*Failure to qualify includes failing the interview or other applicant requirements, medical or

psychological examination and/or criminal clearances.

**Unsatisfactory work performance includes but is not limited to:

• inadequate professional performance,

• a felony conviction during Program participation and/or employment obligation period,

• conviction of a crime involving harm to children,

• improper conduct as described by County Code/Merit System or Classified Personnel

System, or

• violation of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.

3. Should repayment not be received in a timely manner, University or its fiscal agent may

undertake, but is not limited to, the following measures: 1) Block student records and withhold

transcripts pursuant to University regulations, 2) Intercept Student’s tax returns and apply

funds toward any amounts owed, and 3) Report delinquent repayment status to the IRS and

available credit bureaus.

4. In the event University or its fiscal agent undertakes to secure repayment of University support

due to Student/Graduate failure to apply for, qualify for, or accept appropriate employment, or

Student/Graduate discharge or termination from such employment, no duty shall be imposed

upon University or its fiscal agent to “recall” the matter from collections action should

Student/Graduate resume employment search or secure such employment.

5. All collection costs and interest on the unpaid balance are not determined by CalSWEC Center

but by the University Programs then in effect.

D. INTERRUPTION OR DELAY OF STUDIES OR DELAY OF GRADUATION

1. If Student is a county public social services employee, Tribal employee, or CDSS employee on

educational leave, the agency director must approve any interruption of studies or delay.

2. If Student interrupts studies or delays graduation, Student shall notify the University and

either:

� Submit a Request to the university Project Coordinator for Interruption or Delay in completing

the program that defers completion of studies for no more than one year. The University may,

with notice to CalSWEC Central, delay Program completion.

OR, in the event of non-submission or denial of Request,

� Repay support received according to University repayment procedures.

E. INTERRUPTION OR DELAY OF EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATION, STUDENT HARDSHIP,

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� If Program Graduate interrupts fulfillment of the employment obligation, Graduate shall notify

the university Project Coordinator and submit a Petition form for Interruption or Delay in

completing the employment obligation. Employment requirements end only when the

graduate has completed the entire period of qualified employment.

� With CalSWEC approval, and on written application by the Graduate or Graduate’s legal

representative, the University may waive the employment repayment obligations in the case of

death, disability or serious hardship. See 45 CFR 235.63 (b) (1).

F. DISCONTINUATION OF APPROVED NON-PROFIT EMPLOYMENT

� A graduate whose Petition has been granted to work in a specific qualified non-profit and is

already thus employed must notify the PC and complete a Petition form for permission to

leave that position. If the graduate does leave the position, s/he must resume a second,

statewide search for CW positions pursuant to the job search guidelines. The second search

shall begin at the point in the required search period when the prior search ended, i.e. the point

at which qualified non-profit employment began.

G. EVALUATION ACTIVITIES

CalSWEC is charged with evaluating the effectiveness of the Title IV-E Social Work Training Program

over time and is required by law to conduct evaluation activities.7 The current expectation is that

Graduate will be contacted initially for program evaluation purposes approximately six months

following graduation and at other times during and after completion of the employment obligation.

Consequently, Student/ Graduate is expected to participate in these mandated evaluations in the

following ways:

Provide the University and CalSWEC with current and updated contact information

Student and/or Program Graduate consents to be contacted by University and/or CalSWEC for

7 45 CFR 235.63 (C)(5) reads in part as follows: The evaluation [of the educational CalSWEC Program] shall be conducted by representatives from the educational institution and the State agency to determine whether conditions and objectives described in the grant [contract] are being met.


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the purpose of conducting reasonable evaluation efforts and consents to participate in such

efforts.

H. MAINTENANCE AND DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

Student is notified that student information will be disclosed to CalSWEC and kept in the CalSWEC

CSIS database. Information may be disclosed to CDSS in the event of student/graduate termination

from the Program or other failure to fulfill Contract requirements as agreed. In the event of monetary

collections process, CalSWEC shall provide CDSS with information including, but not limited to,

amounts owed and paid, transaction/account history, and all known contact information.

I. ADDITIONAL LEGAL TERMS

1. Waiver. Any failure of University at any time, or from time to time, to enforce or require the strict

keeping and performance by Student/Graduate of any of the terms or conditions of the Contract shall

not constitute a waiver by the University of such a breach of any such terms or conditions and shall not

affect or impair such terms or conditions in any way, or the right of the University at any time to avail

itself of such remedies as it may have for any such breach or breaches of such terms or conditions.

2. Severability. In the event any portion of this Contract is declared void by a court of competent

jurisdiction, such portion shall be severed from this Contract, and the remaining provisions shall

remain in effect, unless the effect of such severance would be to substantially alter the Contract or

obligations of the parties, in which case the Contract may be immediately terminated.

3. Precedence. In the event there is a conflict between any of the foregoing and the following Article III,

the foregoing (Articles I and II) shall predominate.

4. Disputes. Any disputes or disagreements arising under this Contract shall be governed exclusively by

procedures established by the University and by CalSWEC as set forth in the CalSWEC Title IV-E

Program Guide. In cases involving Student appeal to CalSWEC from University decision regarding

Program administration, CalSWEC decision shall be final.

Article III. REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Student will review these statements and indicate by initials that he or she has read the foregoing Contract and

agrees to be bound by its provisions, including, but not limited to, the following:

Initials Prescreening and Program Provisions

_____ Student agrees, within the first semester or quarter of Program enrollment, to be pre-

screened for CWS employment, to be fingerprinted and to participate in the criminal

clearance process as required by the Department of Justice and other

applicable regulations.


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_____ If Student is a current county public social services employee, Tribal employee , or a CDSS

employee, Child Welfare Division, Student will obtain a letter of support from agency director

indicating having received educational leave to participate in this Program.

_____ Student will maintain status as a citizen or as a permanent resident of the U.S., or hold a work

permit and driver’s license under federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival ( DACA)

rules, throughout Program participation, including the employment obligation.

_____ Student will satisfactorily complete the courses, training, seminars, and field placements

designated by the University to satisfy the requirements of the Program.



_____ Student acknowledges receipt of the Program Completion Guide for IV-E Students and

Graduates.

_____ Student will maintain the use of a personal automobile as necessary for field placement,

valid driver’s license, and auto liability insurance at all times during Program

participation.

_____ Student hereby authorizes any CWS agency, Tribal agency, or CDSS to which s/he has applied

for a qualified position to release to his or her University Project Coordinator any and all

records and other information relating to his or her application. Student further authorizes any

CWS or CDSS with which s/he has obtained qualified employment under Article IIB. of this

Contract to release to his or her University Project Coordinator any and all records or information

relating to his or her employment status and any changes in that status, including the reasons for

such changes.

Employment Repayment Obligations

_____ Student/Graduate will repay the Program stipend after graduation through two years of

qualifying employment.

_____ After graduation, Graduate will seek and accept qualifying employment in a public CWS

agency or CDSS as described in the Contract. Graduate must accept the first qualifying

position offered.

_____ Student/Graduate will provide written documentation of the entire employment search as

outlined in this Contract.

_____ If Graduate is unable, within 6 months of graduation, to find a qualifying position within a

75 mile radius of his or her residence, Graduate will be required to accept a position anywhere a

qualifying position is available in the state of California.


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Monetary Repayment Obligations (If Program Employment Requirements are not met and/or

Employment Obligation is not completed)

______ If Student/Graduate fails to execute the TITLE IV-E SOCIAL WORK TRAINING PROGRAM

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT, the total stipend amount owed will become immediately due and

payable.

______If Student/Graduate fails, without written approval of the University, to make any scheduled

monthly payment according to the repayment agreement, the total amount still owed

shall, at the option of the University, become immediately due and payable.

______By entering this Contract with the University, Student hereby authorizes the

University or its fiscal agent to recover the total accrued amount still owed plus interest,

applicable costs, late fees, and attorney’s fees by any means provided by law.

______ In the event University or its fiscal agent takes steps to secure repayment of University

support, no duty shall be imposed upon University or its fiscal agent to “recall” the

matter from collections action should Student/Graduate resume qualified employment search or

secure such employment.

Student Information

______ Student will inform the University of any changes in name or address until such time as

employment obligation has been fulfilled or any amount owed under this agreement is

paid in full or otherwise retired.

______ Student is notified that student information will be disclosed to CalSWEC and kept in the

CalSWEC CSIS database. Information may be disclosed to CDSS in the event of

student/graduate termination from the Program or other failure to fulfill Contract requirements

as agreed.

Evaluation Activities

______ Graduate gives consent to be contacted by University and/or CalSWEC in order to carry

out reasonable evaluation efforts and consents to participate in such efforts. Any personal data

collected will be coded and reported out in aggregate form only and every reasonable effort will

be made to safeguard Graduate’s privacy, consistent with applicable State law.

_____ The University and CalSWEC will be conducting required program evaluation activities

at intervals over time. To assist CalSWEC in conducting these activities, Student/Graduate

agrees to provide the University and CalSWEC with current contact information for a minimum

of five years following graduation.


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AFFIRMATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

I hereby attest that I have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would disqualify

me from field placement or service in a County CWS or CDSS.

I hereby attest that I have never been discharged from employment at a county or other social services

agency due to violation of county code/merit system rules or violation of agency or professional codes

of ethics.

In accepting Title IV-E Social Work Training Program stipend, I hereby agree to adhere to the provisions

of this Agreement.

Student Name ___________________________________________

Student Signature: _________________________________________

Date: _______________________

Signature of Responsible Official, CSU ____________ or UC at _____________

or _______________ University.

Name _____________________________________

Signature __________________________________

Position_______________________________________

Date __________________________________________

TITLE IV-E SOCIAL WORK PART-TIME STUDENT CONTRACT

FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017

PART-TIME MSW STUDENT


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THIS CONTRACT between The Regents of the University of California _________or California State University

at ____________ or _____________________University (hereinafter “University“) and Master of Social Work

Student ________________(hereinafter “Student” or “Graduate”) currently residing at ______________is entered

into this ___ day of ______, 20__.

By entering into this Contract, the Student attests to the following:

3) His or her intent to participate in the Title IV-E Social Work Training Program (hereinafter “Program”)

offered under the auspices of the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC).

4) His or her acceptance in and pursuit of a part-time course of study in social work/social welfare at

(hereinafter “University”) beginning ______________________, 20___and ending not later than

_______________________________________, 20__, leading to a Master of Social Work/Social Welfare

degree.

Obligations of the University and of the Student under this Contract are as follows:

Article I. OBLIGATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The University will:

A. Assign Student to required field placements in child welfare and related services.

C. Inform Student that satisfactory completion of criminal background screening pursuant to

Department of Justice or other applicable regulation permitted by law is a requirement for field

placement and/or employment in a California county public child welfare services (CWS) agency. A

California county public child welfare services (CWS) agency is one of 58 county agencies established

and supported by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Welfare Division, to

operate child welfare services and administer Title IV-E funds.

As a county employee, Student will have completed criminal clearance screening. Because valid

criminal clearance is required for placement and/or employment in a county public child welfare

agency, Student has an ongoing duty to disclose any previously undisclosed or subsequent crime

that would disqualify an individual from working in a county CWS agency or CDSS, Child Welfare

Division.

D. Provide Student with tuition and fees, books and travel costs (as outlined below) for each year that

Student participates in the Program contingent upon good academic standing and

upon availability of Title IV-E funds.

1. Tuition, books, and fees: Student may receive the actual cost of tuition, fees, and required

books up to a maximum of $10,164 per year.

2. Travel: Student will be reimbursed the actual expense incurred for the daily round trip from

his or her residence and work to the campus or field placement at University’s

established per-mile rate. Trips to and from the student’s home and work are

considered standard commuting and cannot be reimbursed. In the event the student’s


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field placement is at the same location as his/her worksite, and the field placement

occurs on the same day as a work day, travel to and from the student’s home to the

worksite cannot be reimbursed. Travel reimbursement is not to exceed the travel

maximum or cap established by the subcontract. Actual expenses up to a maximum of

$10.00 per day may be reimbursed for tolls and parking.

F. Assist Student in securing employment in a California county child welfare services agency (CWS)

or in the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Welfare Division, by providing

information about local and state job openings and application processes [See 45 CFR Sec. 235.63

(b)(1)].

Program graduates who are Native Americans with tribal rights as specified under the laws of the

State of California may complete their work commitments in the following settings as alternatives to

California CWS 8:

1) A reservation or rancheria providing CWS in California,

2) An Urban Indian agency in California serving IV-E eligible children and families, or

3) A reservation providing CWS in another state

Non-Native Americans may complete their work requirements in 1) a reservation or rancheria

providing CWS in California or 2)An Urban Indian agency in California serving IV-E eligible

children and families.

E. Suspend or terminate support payments if Student is not performing satisfactorily in the

Program. If University decides that Student is not performing satisfactorily because of a problem that

can be corrected, University reserves the right to suspend support payments until the problem is

eliminated. Prior to such action, University will give Student notice of its intent to suspend or

terminate payments.

Article II. OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENT

A. PRESCREENING and PROGRAM PROVISIONS

7. Student is committed to work for the state or local CWS agency for a period of time equal to the

period of time for which financial assistance is granted (45 CFR Sec. 235.63 (b) (1). For the MSW

8 See Contract Continuation and Amendment to the Title IV-E Social Work Training Program Agreement between the State of

California Department of Social Services and the Regents of the University of California Social Work Education Center FY 2009-10

(hereinafter cited as “Master Contract).


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program, the period of employment obligation is two years.

8. Student is already screened for CWS employment, pursuant to Department of Justice or other

applicable screening regulations governing CWS employment in California. Student has a duty

to disclose any previous or subsequent conviction of any crime that disqualifies individuals from

employment at a county public CWS agency or CDSS, Child Welfare Division which will render

Student ineligible for, or cause termination from, the Program. 9 In the event Student becomes so

ineligible, Program participation shall end and repayment of any support received will be required.

9. Student has a duty to disclose prior receipt of Title IV-E Social Work Training Program support in

the State of California and to supply documentation that any monetary of employment obligation

associated with that support has been satisfactorily discharged or to request a formal deferral of the

employment obligation to the end of the course of study.

10. Student agrees to maintain satisfactory performance in and will satisfactorily complete the courses,

training, seminars, and field placements designated by the University to satisfy the requirements

of the Program. If student fails to complete or to maintain satisfactory performance in any aspect of

the Program designated by the University, including but not limited to field placements and/or

selection for field placements, Program funding shall be suspended, but continuing participation is

expected. If Student is not fully reinstated in the program within the University’s required review

period, Program participation shall end and monetary repayment of any support received will be

required.10 If student is terminated from Program, University shall immediately require student to

sign a repayment agreement.

11. Unless specifically waived by the University in writing, Student agrees to use a personal

automobile as necessary for field placement and to maintain a valid driver’s license and

auto liability insurance.

12. As a current county or CDSS employee and a Program participant, Student will obtain a letter of

support from his or her agency director indicating that Student has received permission to

participate in the Program.

8. Student hereby authorizes any CWS agency or CDSS Child Welfare Division to which s/he has

applied for or a qualified position pursuant to Article II.B of this Contract to release to his or her

University Project Coordinator any and all records and other information relating to his or her

application. Student further authorizes any CWS agency or CDSS with which he or she has

obtained qualifying employment under Section II.B of this Contract to release to his or her

University Project Coordinator any and all records or information relating to his or her

employment status and any changes in that status, including the reasons for such changes . Student

9 Prior to Program admission, Student must sign a statement indicating that s/he has no disqualifying criminal history and

acknowledging that provision of false information will result in denial of support and/or repayment of support received.

10 For circumstances involving Program interruption due to hardship or disability, see sections D and E. below.


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releases and holds harmless any CWS agency or CDSS and their employees and agents from any

liability for providing records or information to the University pursuant to this paragraph.

B. EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONS:

As an employee of a county public social services agency or CDSS who has received a letter of

permission from that agency,

Student agrees to return to that agency immediately after program completion and render two years of

continuous and satisfactory full-time employment11, in a position at least at a level appropriate to a new

MSW in child welfare services. Appointment to and continuation in employment shall be subject to all

applicable County Civil Service rules and departmental policies.

If Student/Graduate is an employee unable to return to agency or to CDSS due to county budget cuts:

5. Student/Graduate agrees to make reasonable efforts12 to apply for and accept employment in a county

public CWS agency or CDSS Child Welfare Division in a position at least at a level appropriate to a

new MSW in child welfare services within a radius of 75 miles from Student’s residence. This means

that Student must accept the first qualifying position offered, as described above. Student must

render two years of continuous and satisfactory full-time employment, in a position at least at a level

appropriate to a new MSW in child welfare services.

The initial search period is for six months following graduation. If no county public CWS or CDSS

position is available within a 75-mile radius of graduate’s residence, Graduate agrees to make

reasonable efforts to secure employment by making applications to all public CWS or CDSS

agencies within the State of California within the next six (6) months and keeping satisfactory

documentation. 13

11 Unpaid leave and temporary disability leave will not be applied as satisfactory FT employment for purposes of fulfilling the

employment obligation.

12 “Reasonable efforts” as referenced in paragraphs 1 and 2 will include making applications to all public CWS or CDSS agencies

within the appropriate area, pursuing such applications in good faith, and keeping satisfactory documentation of the employment

search as outlined in note 5. 13 “Satisfactory documentation” and “satisfactory documentation of a comprehensive employment search” as referenced in

paragraphs 2 through 4 must include names of all agencies contacted during the search period, dates of contact, positions applied for,

and names and telephone numbers of persons contacted during the entire employment search period. Copies of written and/or

electronic correspondence are necessary as supporting documentation. Examples of satisfactory documentation are available from

Project Coordinators at participating universities.


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6. If there is no qualifying county public CWS or CDSS Child Welfare Division position available within

the State of California within twelve (12) months of graduation, Student/Graduate may then petition

for a waiver to include seeking employment in a private non-profit agency serving IV-E clients and

receive up to another six (6) months to search for both types of employment. Student must submit

the Petition in writing to the Title IV-E Project Coordinator at the University and must provide

satisfactory documentation of a 12-month comprehensive employment search of all CWS or CDSS

agencies within the State of California.

7. If there is no qualifying position in a county public CWS agency or in CDSS, Child Welfare Division

within the State of California or in a nonprofit agency serving Title IV-E child welfare clients available

within eighteen (18) months of graduation, Student/Graduate may petition for a waiver of

employment obligation requirements. Student must submit a Petition for waiver in writing to the

Title IV-E Project Coordinator at the University and must provide satisfactory documentation of a

comprehensive employment search of all relevant agencies within the State of California.

An outline of the employment Search requirements appears as Table I, current page.

8. Student will maintain the status of a citizen or permanent resident of the United States throughout

Program participation including the employment obligation.

Table I: Outline of Employment Search Requirements

Within six (6) months of

graduation

Within six (6) to twelve (12)

months of graduation

Within twelve (12) to eighteen

(18) months of graduation

Must return to work at agency

Or

If unable to return to agency,

search for qualifying work

within a 75 mile radius of

Graduate’s home.

Search for qualified

employment within the state of

California.

If, within 12 months, Graduate

does not secure qualified

employment within the state,

may apply for a waiver to

include search for employment

in a non-profit agency within

the state.

If waiver is granted to include

search in a non-profit agency,

Graduate may have up to 6

months to do this search.

If Graduate does not secure

employment during this time,

may apply for a waiver of

employment obligation

requirements at 18 months after

graduation.

C. MONETARY REPAYMENT OBLIGATIONS

3. If Student does not graduate because of termination of enrollment from the University for any

reason, or if Student leaves the Program for any reason, Student will sign a repayment agreement

and pay the University or its fiscal agent, at an agreed-upon amount each month, the sum of all

amounts received as support, together with all attorney’s fees and other costs and charges necessary

for collection, including interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of ____percent (__ %) per annum

beginning no later than the fourth calendar month following the date of termination of enrollment.

The period of repayment and the rates of interest shall be determined by the University attended,

using its interest schedule. The period of repayment shall not exceed five years unless specified

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4. If Student/ Graduate fails to make reasonable efforts ( as defined in Paragraph II B.2 above) to apply

for employment, declines appropriate employment, fails to qualify* for appropriate field placement

or employment, is discharged from county employment under applicable County Civil Service rules

or policies, or if unsatisfactory work performance** results in termination prior to completion of the

employment requirement, Student agrees to repay any support provided by University and costs

incurred by University or its fiscal agent in securing repayment. Student will sign the Title IV-E

Social Work Training Program Repayment Agreement and repay the University or its fiscal agent as

outlined in paragraph C.1. above.

*Failure to qualify includes failing the interview or other applicant requirements including

medical or psychological examination and/or criminal clearances.

**Unsatisfactory work performance includes but is not limited to:

• inadequate professional performance,

• a felony conviction during Program participation and/or the employment obligation

period ,

• conviction of a crime involving harm to children,

• improper conduct as described by County Code/Merit System or Classified Personnel

System, or

• violation of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.

6. Should repayment not be received in a timely manner, University or its fiscal agent may

undertake, but is not limited to, the following measures: 1) Block student records and withhold

transcripts pursuant to University regulations, 2) Intercept Student’s tax returns and apply

funds toward any amounts owed, and 3) Report delinquent repayment status to the IRS and to

available credit bureaus.

7. In the event University or its fiscal agent undertakes to secure repayment of University support

due to Student/Graduate failure to apply for, qualify for, or accept appropriate employment, or

Student/Graduate discharge or termination from such employment, no duty shall be imposed

upon University or its fiscal agent to “recall” the matter from collections action should

Student/Graduate resume employment search or secure such employment.

8. All collection costs and interest on the unpaid balance are not determined by CalSWEC Center

but by the University programs then in effect.

6. To exercise the monetary repayment option, Student must execute the TITLE IV-E

SOCIAL WORK TRAINING PROGRAM REPAYMENT AGREEMENT with the University.

D. INTERRUPTION OR DELAY OF STUDIES OR DELAY OF GRADUATION

1. As a county public social services employee, Student must obtain the approval of the agency

director for any interruption of studies or delay of graduation.


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2. If Student interrupts studies or delays graduation, Student shall notify the University and either:

� Submit a Request to the university Project Coordinator for Interruption or Delay in completing the

program that defers completion of studies for no more than one year. The University may, with

notice to CalSWEC Central, allow student to delay Program completion.

OR, in the event of non-submission or denial of Request,

� Repay support received according to University repayment procedures.

G. INTERRUPTION OR DELAY OF EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATION, STUDENT HARDSHIP,

DISABILITY OR DEATH

� If Program Graduate interrupts or delays fulfillment of the employment obligation, Graduate shall

notify the university Project Coordinator and submit a Petition form for Interruption or Delay in

completing the employment obligation. Employment requirements end only when the graduate

has completed the entire period of qualified employment.

� With CalSWEC approval, and on written application by the Graduate or Graduate’s legal

representative, the University may waive the employment repayment obligation in the case of

death, disability or serious hardship. See 45 CFR 235.63 (b) (1).

H. DISCONTINUATION OF APPROVED NON-PROFIT EMPLOYMENT

A graduate whose Petition has been granted to work in a specific qualified non-profit and is

already thus employed must notify the PC and complete a petition form for permission to leave

that position. If the graduate does leave the position, s/he must resume a second, statewide

search for CW positions pursuant to the job search guidelines. The second search shall begin at

the point in the required search period when the prior search ended, i.e., the point at which

qualified non-profit employment began.

G. EVALUATION ACTIVITIES

CalSWEC is charged with evaluating the effectiveness of the Title IV-E Social Work Training Program

over time and is required by law to conduct evaluation activities.14 The current expectation is that

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Graduate will be contacted initially for program evaluation purposes approximately six months

following graduation and at other times during and after completion of the employment obligation.

Consequently, Student/ Program Graduate is expected to participate in these mandated evaluations

in the following ways:

Provide the University and CalSWEC with current and updated contact information

Student and/or Program Graduate consents to be contacted by University and/or CalSWEC for

the purpose of conducting reasonable evaluation efforts and consents to participate in such

efforts.

H. MAINTENANCE AND DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT INFORMATION

Student is notified that student information will be disclosed to CalSWEC and kept in the CalSWEC

CSIS database. Information may be disclosed to CDSS in the event of student/graduate termination

from the Program or other failure to fulfill Contract requirements as agreed. In the event of monetary

collections process, CalSWEC shall provide CDSS with information including, but not limited to,

amounts owed and paid, transaction/account history, and all known contact information.

I. ADDITIONAL LEGAL TERMS

5. Waiver. Any failure of University at any time, or from time to time, to enforce or require the strict

keeping and performance by Student of any of the terms or conditions of the Contract shall not

constitute a waiver by the University of such a breach of any such terms or conditions and shall not

affect or impair such terms or conditions in any way, or the right of the University at any time to

avail itself of such remedies as it may have or any such breach or breaches of such terms or

conditions.

6. Severability. In the event any portion of this Contract is declared void by a court of competent

jurisdiction, such portion shall be severed from this Contract, and the remaining provisions shall

remain in effect, unless the effect of such severance would be to substantially alter the Contract or

obligations of the parties, in which case the Contract may be immediately terminated.

7. Precedence. In the event there is a conflict between any of the foregoing and the following Article

The evaluation [of the educational CalSWEC Program] shall be conducted by representatives from the educational institution and the State agency to determine whether conditions and objectives described in the grant [contract] are being met.


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III, the foregoing (Articles I and II) shall predominate.

8. Disputes. Any disputes or disagreements arising under this Contract shall be governed exclusively

by procedures established by the University and by CalSWEC as set forth in the CalSWEC Title IV-

E Program Guide. In cases involving Student appeal to CalSWEC from University decision

regarding Program administration, CalSWEC decision shall be final.

Article III. REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Student will review these statements and indicate by initials that he or she has read the foregoing Contract and

agrees to be bound by its provisions, including, but not limited to, the following:

Initials Prescreening and Program Provisions

_____ Student has been pre-screened for CWS employment, has been fingerprinted and has

participated in the criminal clearance process as required by the Department of Justice

and other applicable regulations.

-------- Student has a duty to disclose any subsequent conviction of any crime that disqualifies

individuals from employment at a county public CWS agency or CDSS, which will render Student

ineligible for, or cause termination from, the Program.

______Student will maintain status as a current county child welfare services or CDSS Child Welfare

Division employee to participate in the Part Time Title IVE Social Work Training Program.

_____ As a current county public social services employee, or a CDSS employee, Student will obtain

a letter of support from his or her agency director indicating having received permission to

participate in this Program.

_____ Student will maintain status as a citizen or as a permanent resident of the U.S. during

participation in the program, including the employment obligation.



______Student acknowledges receipt of the Program Completion Guide for IV-E Students and

Graduates.

_____ Student will maintain the use of a personal automobile as necessary for field placement,

valid driver’s license, and auto liability insurance at all times during Program

participation.

______Student hereby authorizes any CWS agency or CDSS to which s/he has applied for

a qualified position to release to his or her University Project Coordinator any and all

records and other information relating to his or her application. Student further authorizes any


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CWS or CDSS with which s/he has obtained qualified employment under Article II.B. of this

Contract to release to his or her University Project Coordinator any and all records or information

relating to his or her employment status and any changes in that status, including the reasons for

such changes.

Employment Repayment Obligations

_____ Student/Graduate will repay the Program support after graduation through two years

qualifying employment.

_____ After graduation, Graduate will seek and accept qualifying employment in a public CWS

agency or CDSS Child Welfare Division as described in the Contract. Student must accept

the first qualifying position offered.

_____ Student/Graduate will provide written documentation of the entire employment search as

outlined in this Contract.

_____ If Graduate is unable, within 6 months of graduation, to find a qualifying position within a

75 mile radius of his or her residence, Student will be required to accept a position anywhere a

qualifying position is available in the state of California.

Monetary Repayment Obligations (If Employment Obligation is not completed)

______ If Student/Graduate fails to execute the TITLE IV-E SOCIAL WORK TRAINING PROGRAM

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT, the total support amount owed will become immediately due

and payable.

______If Student/Graduate fails, without written approval of the University, to make any

scheduled monthly payment according to the repayment agreement, the total amount still

owed shall, at the option of the University, become immediately due and payable.

______By entering this Contract with the University, Student hereby authorizes the

University or its fiscal agent to recover the total accrued amount still owed plus interest,

applicable costs, late fees, and attorney’s fees by any means provided by law.

______ In the event University or its fiscal agent takes steps to secure repayment of University

support, no duty shall be imposed upon University or its fiscal agent to “recall” the

matter from collections action should Student/ Graduate resume employment search or secure

such employment.

Student Information

______ Student/Graduate will inform the University of any change in name or address until such

time as the employment obligation is complete or any amount owed under this agreement

is paid in full or otherwise retired.


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______ Student is notified that student information will be disclosed to CalSWEC and kept in the

CalSWEC CSIS database. Information may be disclosed to CDSS in the event of

student/graduate termination from the Program or other failure to fulfill Contract requirements

as agreed.

Evaluation Activities

____ Graduate gives consent to be contacted by CalSWEC in order to carry out reasonable

evaluation efforts and consents to participate in such efforts. Any personal data collected will be

coded and reported out in aggregate form only and every reasonable effort will be made to

safeguard Graduate’s privacy, consistent with applicable State law.

_____ The University and CalSWEC will be conducting required program evaluation activities

at several intervals over time. To assist CalSWEC in conducting these activities,

Student/Graduate agrees to provide the University and CalSWEC with current contact

information for a minimum of five years following graduation.

AFFIRMATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

I hereby attest that I have never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would disqualify

me from service in a County CWS or CDSS.

I hereby attest that I have never been discharged from employment at a county or other social services

agency due to violation of county code/merit system rules or violation of agency or professional codes

of ethics.

In accepting Title IV-E Social Work Training Program support, I hereby agree to adhere to the provisions

of this Contract.

Student Name ___________________________________________

Student Signature: _________________________________________

Date: _______________________

Signature of Responsible Official, CSU ____________ or UC at _____________

or _______________ University.


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Name _________________________________

Signature ___________________________________

Position_______________________________________

Date _________________________________________

REPAYMENT AGREEMENT


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FEDERAL CODE SECTION 45 235.60 - 235.63

235.60 Federal financial participation (FFP) for State and local training.

Sections 235.61 through 235.66 contain (a) State plan requirements for training programs and (b)

conditions for Federal financial participation (FFP) for training costs under the State plans. These sections apply

to the State plans for the financial assistance programs in all jurisdictions under Title I, IV-A, X, XIV, or XVI

(AABD) of the Social Security Act.

235.61 Definition of terms

For Purposes of 235.60-235.66:

"Act" means the Social Security Act, as amended.

"A grant to an educational institution" means payments to an educational institution for services

rendered under a time limited agreement between the State agency and the eligible educational institution which

provides for the training of State or local agency employees or persons preparing for employment with the State

or local agency.

"A training program" is the method through which the State agency carries out a plan of

educational and training activities to improve the operation of its programs.

"Initial in-service training" means a period of intensive task oriented training to prepare

new employees to assume job responsibilities.

"Continuing training" means an on-going program of training planned to enable employees to: (1)

Reinforce their basic knowledge and develop the required skills for the performance of specific functions, and

(2) acquire additional knowledge and skills to meet changes such as enactment of new legislation, development

of new policies, or shifts in program emphasis.

"Full-time training" means training that requires employees to be relieved of all

responsibility for performance of current work to participate in a training program.

"Part-time training" means training that allows employees to continue full-time in their jobs or requires

only partial reduction of work activities to participate in a training program

outside of the State or local agency. .

"Long-term training" means training for eight consecutive workweeks or longer.

"Short-term training" means training for less than eight consecutive workweeks.

"FFP or Federal financial participation" means the Federal government's share of

expenditures made by a State or local agency under a training program.

"Fringe benefits" means the employer's share of premiums for industrial compensation,

employee's retirement, unemployment, compensation, health insurance, and similar expenses.

"Persons preparing for employment" means individuals who are not yet employed by the State or local

agency, but who have received financial assistance from the State agency for training, and have made a legally

binding commitment with the State or local agency for future employment under the conditions of these

regulations.

"Stipend" means the basic living allowance paid to a student.

235.62 State plan requirements for training programs


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A state plan under Title I, IV-A, X, XIV, or XVI (AABD) of the Act must provide for a training

program for agency personnel. The training program must:

(a) Include initial in-service training for newly appointed staff, and continuing agency training

opportunities to improve the operation of the program. The training program may also include short-term and

long-term training at educational institutions through grants to institutions or by direct financial assistance to

students enrolled in institutions who are agency employees or persons preparing for employment with the State

or local agency.

(b) Be related to job duties performed or to be performed by the persons trained and be

consistent with the program objectives of the agency.

(c)Be described in an annual training plan prepared prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Copies of

the training plan shall be made available upon request to the Regional Office of Family Assistance for review

by the Federal staff.

235.63 Conditions for FFP

(a) Who may be trained. FFP is available only for training provided personnel employed in all classes of

positions, volunteers, and persons preparing for employment by the State or local agency administrating the

program.

(b) When FFP is available. FFP is available for personnel employed and persons preparing for

employment by the state or local agency provided the following conditions are met and with the following

limitations:

(1) Employees in full-time, long-term training make a commitment to work in the agency for a period of

time equal to the period for which financial assistance is granted. A state agency may exempt an employee from

fulfilling this commitment only if failure to continue in employment is due to death, disability, employment in a

financial assistance program in a public assistance agency in another state, or other emergent circumstances

determined by the single State agency head to be valid for exemption;

(2) An employee retains his or her rights and benefits in the agency while on full-time,

long-term training leave;

(3) Persons preparing for employment are selected by the State agency and accepted by

the school;

(4) Persons preparing for employment are pursuing educational programs approved by the State agency;

(5) Persons preparing for employment are committed to work for State or local agency for a period of

time at least equal to the period for which financial assistance is granted if employment is offered within two

months after training is completed;

(6) The State of local agency offers the individual preparing for employment a job upon completion of

training unless precluded by merit system requirements, legislative budget cuts, positions freezes, or other

circumstances beyond the agency's control; and if unable to offer employment, releases the individual from his

or her commitment;

(7) The State agency keeps a record of the employment of persons trained. If the persons are not

employed by the State or local agency, the record specifies the reason for nonemployment;

(8) The State agency evaluates the training programs; and

(9) Any recoupment of funds by the State from trainees failing to fulfill their commitment under this

section shall be treated as a refund and deducted from total training costs for the purpose of determining net

costs for FFP.

Grants to educational institutions. FFP is available in payments for services rendered under grants to

educational institutions provided all of the following conditions are met:

(1 ) Grants are made for the purpose of developing, expanding or improving training for personnel


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employed by the State or local agency or preparing for employment by the State or local agency administering

the program. Grants are made for an educational program (curriculum development, classroom instruction, field

instruction, or any combination of these) that is directly related to the agency's program. Grants are made for not

more than three years, but may be renewed, subject to the conditions of this section;

(2) Grants are made to educational institutions and programs that are accredited by the appropriate

institutional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Commissioner of Education. When a specialized program

within the institution for which there is a specialized accrediting body is used, that program must be accredited

by or have pre-accreditation status from that body. (Part 149 of this title explains the requirements and

procedures for obtaining recognition as an accrediting agency or association. Lists of currently recognized

accrediting bodies are published in the Federal Register periodically. See also Nationally Recognized

Accrediting Agencies and Associations published by the Office of Education);

(3) The State agency has written policies establishing conditions and procedures for such

grants;

(4) Each grant describes objectives in terms of how the educational program is related to the financial

assistance programs and how it is designed to meet the State or local agency's manpower needs; and

(5) An evaluation of the educational program funded by each grant is made no later than the close of the

second year of the grant. The evaluation shall be conducted by representatives from the educational institution

and the State agency to determine whether conditions and objectives described in the grant are being met. If the

educational program does not meet these conditions and objectives, payment shall be terminated no later than

the close of the second year of the grant.


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JOB SEARCH FORM


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EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

5310 N. Campus Drive, M/S PH 102

Fresno, California 93740-8019

Title IV-E Child Welfare Program - (559) 278-3076

Department of Social Work Education - (559) 278-3992


Employees Name: __________________________ SS#: _________________________

Phone Number: __________________________

County: ______________________ Date of Hire (LOA return): ___________________

Position: ______________________________ Classification: ___________________ (Probationary, permanent, etc.)

If date of employment in an MSW level position is different, please list date of promotion to MSW level

position:

Date of MSW appointment: _________________________

Position: __________________________________Classification: __________________

If terminated, please list termination date:

Date of termination: _______________________________

The above information accurately reflects the employment status with a Public Child Welfare Program.

______________________________________ ________________________

(Signature of Program Manager) Date

Please return this document to:

Maxine Watson, Admin. Coordinator


Department of Social Work Education

California State University, Fresno


Fresno, CA 93740-8019


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NON PROFIT EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM







Employees Name: __________________________ SS#: _________________________

Home Nu Cell Number:

Email:

Agency: Date of Hire: ___________________

Position: ______________________________

The above information accurately reflects my employment status with a Non Profit Agency. (FFA -

Group Homes - First 5 - CalWorks - ETA etc.)

______________________________________ _____________________

(Signature of Agency Supervisor/Director) Date

Please return this document to:

Maxine Watson, Admin. Coordinator





Fresno, CA 93740-8019


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EMPLOYMENT COMPLETION FORM



Title IV-E Program

Name: _____________________________________ Graduation Date: ______________

Place of Employment: _____________________________________________________

Position Held: ___________________________________________________________

Date of Services: _________________________________________________________

The above information certifies that the condition of the public services/child welfare employment of the Title

IV-E Child Welfare Program has been fulfilled and the student’s obligations have been discharged.

_________________________________________ ________________________

Signature of Program Manager Date

Current Address ___________________________________________

For Student

___________________________________________

___________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________

Current Phone NO: ______________ ________________ ____________

Home Work Cell

Please return this documentation to: Maxine E. Watson

Title IV-E Administrative Coordinator


5310 North Campus Drive M/S PH 102



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RELEASE OF EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION






I, ____________________________, give permission for information to be released to the

Title IV-E Child Welfare Program at California State University, Fresno. The specific information released

would be confirmation of my employment, my current status and position with the agency, and the length of

employment.

I give permission for this information to be released for my entire contractual payback period. I understand that

I am required to provide current information regarding my employer. Should my employment change, I will

notify the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program immediately.

_________________________________________ ________________________

Signed Date

Please provide the following information regarding your current employer (or employer during contractual

Employment Obligation “Payback”):

Employer Name: ________________________________________________________

Position: ________________________________________________________________

Employer Address: ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Employer Phone: _________________________________________________________


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TO: Title IV-E Graduate (2017)

FROM: Maxine E. Watson, Admin. Coordinator

SUBJECT: Release of Employment Information

I have enclosed a “Release of Employment Information” for you to complete. Please provide the requested

information regarding your current employer, sign and date it, and return it to our office at:



Attn: Maxine Watson


Fresno, CA 93740-8019

Your immediate attention is appreciated. Should you have any questions, please contact Maxine Watson,

Administrative Coordinator at (559) 278-3076.


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NOTICE TO STUDENTS ON TAXATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND STIPENDS

(Reprinted with permission from the San Diego State University, Title IV-E Program)

The Tax Reform Act effective January 1, 1987, included some new provisions that impact students. The

changes in brief are:

• Fellowship, scholarship or stipend payments from any sources in excess of an amount equal to tuition, fees,

books and course-related expenses are considered taxable income. (Room and board are now considered

taxable income.

• Any stipend, fellowship, scholarship, fee or payment received in return for any expectation of work on the

part of the student is now regarded as taxable income. For example, Research Assistants, regardless of the

nature of their research and its relation to their degree requirements, will have their stipends subject to

taxation. The same is true for Teaching Assistants, Readers, Tutors, Interns, and other similar positions. The

exemption formerly allowing exclusion from taxes of stipends earned for teaching or research in support of a

degree requirement was repealed as of January 1, 1987.

• Any scholarship, grant, or fellowship awarded before August 16, 1986, my not be considered taxable under

some circumstances. Thus, if you received an offer of a fellowship or scholarship before August 16, 1986, it

may not be taxable even for the portion of the award you will receive after December 31, 1986.

The student recipient is responsible for determining whether the payment, in whole or in part, should be

included in his/her expenses incurred on or after January 1, 1987, are in aggregate, in excess of tuition, fees,

books, supplies and equipment required for enrollment or attendance at CSU, Fresno.

If you have any questions about your personal tax liability, we recommend you consult with your own tax

professional.

I hereby certify that I have been notified of the potential tax liability for any amount in excess of tuition,

fees, books, supplies and equipment for courses of instruction.

__________________________________________ _____________________________

Student's Signature Date

__________________________________________ _____________________________

CSU, Fresno Date

__________________________________________ _____________________________

CSU, Fresno Department of Social Work Education Date


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INFORMATION TO STUDENTS ON TAXATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND

STIPENDS

Each school should consult with their foundation or grants management office to ascertain how this issue

should be treated on your institution.

Per 45 CFR 235.61, stipends means the basic living allowance paid to a student.

At UC Berkeley, stipends are not 1099—reportable payments. This is, the recipient will not receive a 1099—

Misc form at the end of the year. Recipients should consult their tax advisors regarding the taxation of

Scholarship, Fellowship, and Stipends.


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CALSWEC INTEGRATED FOUNDATION COMPETENCIES EPAS Core

Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency

statement for each of 10

numbered Core comps

2.1.1 identify as

a professional

social worker

and conduct

oneself

accordingly

Advocate for

client access to

the services of

social work

Demonstrate beginning

capacity to advocate for client

services by utilizing a policy

practice framework and

negotiating for community

based and culturally sensitive

programs and services

Able to articulate the roles of

a professional child welfare

social worker and consistently

demonstrate effective self -

management, interpersonal

interaction, service advocacy,

and continuing professional

development within those

roles.

Practice

personal

reflection and

self-correction

to assure

continual

professional

development

Attend to

professional

roles and

boundaries

Demonstrate self-awareness of

personal knowledge limitations

and biases, and practice self-

correction and reflection in

action while pursuing ongoing

professional development.

In intervention planning,

demonstrate consistently the

understanding and recognition

of how personal beliefs, values,

norms, and world view can

influence case dynamics and

outcomes

Demonstrate

professional

demeanor in

behavior,

appearance, and

communication

Present self in a manner

consistent with respectful

professional conduct, and adapt

methods of communication,

including written client

materials, to consumer,

colleague, and community

language and cultural needs.

Engage in

career-long

learning

Support the purpose and values

of the profession through

consistent pursuit of learning,

and recognize the relationship

between career long learning

and contributing to practice

effectiveness.

Use supervision

and consultation

Utilize supervision/consultation

effectively, including the need

to augment knowledge, or to


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

mediate conflict arising from

personal values and emotions

related to practice and

professional contexts.

2.1.2. Apply

social work

ethical principles

to guide

professional

practice

Recognize and

manage personal

values in a way

that allows

professional

values to guide

practice

Demonstrate capacity to

perceive the diverse viewpoints

of clients, community members,

and others in cases of value

conflict and the ability to

resolve such conflicts by

applying professional practice

principles.

Make ethical

decisions by

applying

standards of the

NASW Code of

Ethics and other

applicable codes

of ethics.

Tolerate

ambiguity in

resolving ethical

conflicts Apply

strategies of

ethical reasoning

to arrive at

principled

decisions

Demonstrate knowledge of

ethical decision making

methods and the capacity to

apply these in practice, policy,

advocacy and research.

2.1.3 Apply

critical thinking

to inform and

communicate

professional

judgments

Distinguish,

appraise, and

integrate

multiple sources

of knowledge,

including

research-based

knowledge and

practice wisdom

Demonstrate the ability

critically to appraise, integrate

and apply evidence-based

knowledge and practice

principles, as well as client and

other knowledge, in conducting

and communicating ethnically

competent assessments and

interventions.

Apply critical thinking skills

using logic, scientific inquiry,

and reasoned discernment to

synthesize information, to

practice effectively in child

welfare and to communicate

professional judgments.


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

Analyze models

of assessment,

prevention,

intervention and

evaluation.

Demonstrate the capacity to

monitor and analyze the

gathering, assessment and

evaluation of information to

inform practice model design

and use, including assessment,

intervention and evaluation.

Demonstrate

effective oral

and written

communication

in working with

individuals,

families, groups,

organizations,

communities &

colleagues

Understand and apply the

principle that all oral and

written communication must

conform to audience needs and

adhere to professional

standards.

2.1.4

Engage diversity

and difference in

practice

Recognize the

extent to which

a culture’s

structures and

values may

oppress,

marginalize,

alienate or

create or

enhance

privilege and

power

Demonstrate knowledge of

historical, legal, socioeconomic,

and psychological forms of

oppression and the ability to

develop culturally sensitive

interventions within that

understanding.

Recognize how institutional

racism and power dynamics

affect workplace culture and

climate in practice.

In providing effective child

welfare practice, consistently

demonstrate and articulate

both accurate awareness of

self and knowledge of societal

variables contributing to

power imbalances and

interpersonal and

intercultural conflict among

individuals, families, groups,

organizations and

communities.

Gain sufficient

self-awareness

to eliminate the

influence of

personal biases

and values in

working with

diverse groups

Demonstrate self-awareness of

bias, including knowledge of

and capacity to manage power

differences, when assessing and

working with diverse

populations

Recognize and

communicate

Student demonstrates ability to

understand and communicate


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

their

understanding of

the importance

of difference in

shaping life

experiences

the effects of individual

variation in the human

developmental process and its

importance to the shaping of

life experiences within diverse

groups.

View themselves

as learners and

engage those

with whom they

work as

informants

Student demonstrates capacity

to learn from and

consult/collaborate with others

and to engage

constituents/consumers within

the helping process.

2.1.5

Advance human

rights and social

and economic

justice

Understand the

forms and

mechanisms of

oppression and

discrimination

Demonstrate, through

assessment, intervention and

evaluation practices, a working

understanding of the role and

function of historical, social,

political, and economic factors

as

the underlying causes and

mechanisms of oppression and

discrimination

Utilize knowledge of human

behavior, variables that

contribute to injustice, and

advocacy theory to provide

leadership in applying social

work skills to promote social

and economic justice at the

micro, mezzo and macro

levels in child welfare.

Advocate for

human rights

and social and

economic justice

Student demonstrates a

functional knowledge of

advocacy theory, skills, and

techniques and consistently

engages in activities/tasks

designed to promote social and

economic justice in working

with all client populations.

Engage in

practices that

advance social

and economic

justice

Student develops case planning

strategies to address

discrimination, barriers, gaps,

and fragmentation that impede

client access, functioning, and

optimum use of resources and

opportunities


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

2.1.6

Engage in

research

informed

practice and

practice

informed

research.

Use practice

experience to

inform scientific

inquiry

Demonstrate a beginning

capacity and skills to gather and

synthesize practice evaluation

findings, including client

feedback, to support and

increase the professional

knowledge base.

Regularly assess and use

research to guide child

welfare practice, to evaluate

child welfare practice, and to

disseminate findings to

improve child welfare practice

Use research

evidence to

inform practice

Demonstrate knowledge of how

to consult and utilize research

evidence to inform ongoing

practice and policy at all levels

2.1.7

Apply knowledge

of human

behavior to the

social

environment

Utilize

conceptual

frameworks to

guide the

processes of

assessment,

intervention, and

evaluation

Demonstrate beginning ability

to apply conceptual behavioral

frameworks to social

environments involved in

assessment, intervention and

evaluation.

Integrates knowledge and

theory of human behavior and

the social environment from

diverse perspectives to

conduct reliable and valid

assessments, comprehensive

service plans, effective

interventions, and meaningful

evaluations in child welfare.

Critique and

apply knowledge

to understand

person and

environment


to gather and interpret

behavioral knowledge in

perceiving person and

environment

2.1.8

Engage in policy

practice to

advance social &

economic well -

being and to

deliver effective

social services

Analyze,

formulate, and

advocate for

policies that

advance social

well being

Begin systematically to collect

and analyze knowledge and

experiences to identify,

formulate, and advocate for

policies that advance social and

economic well-being

Articulates knowledge of

current agency, state, and

federal child welfare policies

and engages in effective

development and

implementation of ethical and

effective child welfare

practices and policies.

Collaborate with

colleagues and

clients for

effective policy

action

Demonstrate ability to identify

and to engage stakeholders to

collaborate for effective policy

formulation and action

2.1.9 Continuously

discover,

Demonstrate beginning

capacity to apprehend changing

Identify trends among micro,

mezzo, and macro variables


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

Respond to

contexts that

shape practice

appraise and

attend to

changing locales,

populations,

scientific and

technological

advancements,

and emerging

societal trends to

provide relevant

services

local and social contexts and

scientific advances that affect

practice, with an emerging

ability to identify and provide

relevant services

that affect child welfare

practice and provide

leadership to respond to

those trends in effective and

culturally competent ways.

Provide

leadership in

promoting

sustainable

changes in

service delivery

and practice to

improve the

quality of social

services.

Demonstrate a beginning

capacity to discern and promote

sustainable practice and service

delivery change to improve

service quality

2.1.10(a)

Engagement

Substantively

and affectively

prepare for

action with

individuals,

families, groups,

organizations

and

communities.

Demonstrate the knowledge

base and affective readiness to

intervene constructively with

individuals and groups

Demonstrate the ability to

develop relationships and

manage power differentials in

routine and challenging client

and partner situations, in a

manner that reflects core

social work values in child

welfare practice.

Use empathy

and other

interpersonal

skills

Demonstrate the capacity to

exercise empathy and use of

self in engagement and service

delivery

Develop a

mutually agreed

on focus of work

and desired

outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to work

with individuals, families and

groups to identify and work

towards accomplishment of

shared goals

2.1.10 (b)

Assessment

Collect, organize

and interpret

client data

Demonstrate ability to

effectively engage with diverse

individuals to gather, analyze,

Consistently gather qualitative

and quantitative data from a

variety of sources, form


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

and interpret consumer/client

information in a coherent,

objective manner

coherent meaning from the

data, and use the resulting

information to make

recommendations and to plan

interventions that meet

standards for child welfare

social work practice.

Assess client

strengths and

limitations


conduct a comprehensive,

collaborative, unbiased

assessment that follows legal

and ethical guidelines and

identifies strengths and needs

Develop

mutually agreed-

on intervention

goals and

objectives

Demonstrate ability to involve

individuals, family members,

and community service

providers to develop

coordinated intervention plans.

Select

appropriate

intervention

strategies

Demonstrate ability to critically

determine the most

appropriate intervention

strategies to implement a plan

2.1.10 (c)

Intervention

Initiate actions

to achieve

organizational

goals


to initiate efforts consistent

with service and organizational

goals

Comfortably move among the

roles of a social worker in

child welfare and intervene

effectively in those roles,

including enhancing client

strengths, acting as a client

advocate, and skillfully

handling transitions and

terminations.

Implement

prevention

interventions

that enhance

client capacities


identify and utilize prevention

measures that enhance

individual clients’ strengths and

protective factors.

Help clients

resolve problems


identify and prioritize

challenges and to foster


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Competencies

(10 + a,b,c,d)

EPAS Practice

Behaviors

CalSWEC Integrated

Foundation

Competencies

CalSWEC Advanced

Competencies, ONE

Advanced Competency


numbered Core comps

solutions that call on

clients’/consumers’ existing

strengths

Negotiate,

mediate, and

advocate for

clients

Demonstrate capacity and skills

to undertake the role of client

advocate in negotiating for

needed policies, resources and

services

Facilitate

transitions and

endings

Recognize the importance of

understanding the transition &

termination processes and

demonstrate the capacity to

sensitively terminate work.

2.1.10 (d)

Evaluation

Social workers

critically analyze,

monitor and

evaluate

interventions

Demonstrate a beginning ability

to systemically monitor, analyze

and evaluate interventions,

applying a knowledge- for-

action approach to determine

future action

Consistently employ reliable

and valid methods for

monitoring and evaluating

practice interventions and use

the results to improve child

welfare policy and practice.


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CALSWEC PROJECT COORDINATOR DIRECTORY

TITLE IV-E PC DIRECTORY

NAME ADDRESS PHONE / EMAIL CONTACT

1. Armistead, Maggie BSW Project Coordinator

CSU, Fresno


5310 North Campus Drive

Fresno, CA 93740-0001

PHONE: 559-278-6851

FAX: 559-278-6600

[email protected]

2. Cornell, Chelsea Title IV-E Project Coordinator

CSU, Chico

School of Social Work

400 West 1st Street, Zip 550

Chico, CA 95929-0550

PHONE: 530-898-6754

FAX: 530-898-5574

[email protected]

3. Culbertson, Susan Project Coordinator

CSU, San Bernardino School

of Social Work 5500

University Parkway

San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397

PHONE: 909-537-5544

FAX: 909-537-7029

[email protected]

4. Fischer, Gabriela Title IV-E Project Coordinator

San Francisco State University


1600 Holloway Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94132-4151

PHONE: 415-405-

3482 FAX:

[email protected]

5. Goh, Siang Sin Title IV-E Project Coordinator

CSU, East Bay


25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.

Hayward, CA 94542-3000

PHONE: 510-885-2168

FAX: 510-885-7580

[email protected]



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6. Gould, Julie Project Coordinator

CSU, Northridge

Department of Social Work

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330-8226

PHONE: 818-677-5033

FAX: 818-677-7662

[email protected]

7. Green, Pnina Title IV-E Project Coordinator

San José State University


One Washington Square

San Jose, CA 95192-0124

PHONE: 408-924-5833

FAX: 408-924-5892

[email protected]

8. Harris-Henderson, Lynn Project Coordinator

CSU, Dominguez Hills


Welch Hall 385 Carson, CA 90747-0001

PHONE: 310-243-2409

FAX: 310-516-3542

[email protected]

9. Hartsell, Bruce Title IV-E Project Coordinator

CSU, Bakersfield


9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

PHONE: 661-654-2106

FAX: 661-654-6928

[email protected]

10. Herendeen, Anne Project Coordinator

CSU, Monterey Bay

Health, Human Services & Public

100 Campus Center

Seaside, CA 93955-8001

PHONE: 831-582-5332

FAX: 831-582-5333

[email protected]

11. Ibbetson, Lorene Project Coordinator

CSU, San Marcos College of


333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road

San Marcos, CA

92096-0001

PHONE: 760-750-7378

FAX:

[email protected]



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12. Kent, Dr. Tracy Title IV-E Project Coordinator

CSU, Sacramento

Division of Social Work

6000 J Street, Mariposa Hall 4010

Sacramento, CA 95819-2605

PHONE: 916-278-4161

FAX: 916-278-6172

[email protected]

13. Klungtvet-Morano, Meka Title IV-E Project Coordinator

CSU, Chico


400 West First Street

Chico, CA 95929-0001

PHONE: 530-898-6874

FAX: 530-898-5574

mklungtvet-

[email protected]

14. Lindsey, Dr. Viola W. Asst. Professor/Project Coordinator

Loma Linda University School

of Behavioral Health 1898

Business Center Drive


PHONE: 909-379-7583

FAX: 909-379-7594

[email protected]

15. López, Omar Project Coordinator, Asst. Dir. of

Field Edu, Clin. Assoc. Prof. Field USC


850 West Washington Blvd. 1st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015-3359

PHONE: 213-743-4394

FAX: 213-740-3301

[email protected]

16. Mroz, Carol Project Coordinator

CSU, Los Angeles


5151 State University Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90032-4226

PHONE: 323-343-5705

FAX: 323-343-6312

[email protected]

17. Nakamura, Ken Title IV-E Project Coordinator

San Diego State University


5500 Campanile Drive, HH 144

San Diego, CA 92182-4119

PHONE: 619-594-8709

FAX: 619-594-1118

[email protected]


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18. Oliveri, Mary Kay Project Coordinator

University of California, Los Angeles

School of Public Pol. & Soc. Research

P.O. Box 951658

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656

PHONE: 310-993-7031

FAX: 310-825-1169

[email protected]

19. Potts, Marilyn Distance Education Program

Coordinator CSU, Long Beach


1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90840-4602

PHONE: 562-985-5183

FAX: 562-985-5514

[email protected]

20. Pringle-Hornsby,

Elizabeth Director, Orange County Acad.

Center USC, School of SW 2300 Michelson Drive

Irvine, CA 92612-1308

PHONE: 949-437-0003

FAX:

[email protected]

21. Rainer, Michelle SERVE Project Coordinator -

Northern Region Humboldt State University


1 Harpst Street, BSS 540 Arcata, CA 95521-8222

PHONE: 707-826-4449

FAX: 707-825-4454

[email protected]

22. Ralph, Catharine Project Coordinator

School of Social Welfare

120 Haviland Hall

Berkeley, CA 94720-7400

PHONE: 510-642-8251

FAX: 510-643-6126

[email protected]

23. Rubin, Joy Project Coordinator

CSU, Long Beach - School of

Social Work

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, CA 90840-4602

PHONE: 562-985-5652

FAX: 562-985-5514

[email protected]


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24. Sivak, Paul Project Coordinator

CSU, Stanislaus, MSW Program

Central California Academy

One University Circle

Turlock, CA 95382-3200

PHONE: 209-661-6512

FAX: 209-667-3869

[email protected]

25. Smith, Ken Project Coordinator

Humboldt State University


1 Harpst Street, BSS 452

Arcata, CA 95521-8299

PHONE: 707-826-4458

FAX: 707-826-4454

[email protected]

26. Tran, Duan Project Coordinator Mental Health

CSU, Fullerton


Education Classroom Bldg., Room 207

Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

PHONE: 657-278-2584

FAX: 657-278-2440

[email protected]

27. Watson, Nick BASW Project Coordinator

CSU, San Bernardino


5500 University Parkway


PHONE: 909-537-3838

FAX: 909-537-7029

[email protected]

28. Whittle, Cheryl Project Coordinator

CSU, Fresno

Dept. of Social Work Education

5310 N. Campus Drive, M/S PH102

Fresno, CA 93740-8019

PHONE: 559-278-8687

FAX: 559-499-0123

[email protected]

29. Zukovsky, Zachary Central Region SERVE Project

Coordinator CSU, Fresno


5310 N. Campus Dr. M/S PH102 Fresno, CA 93740-8019

PHONE: 559-278-5749

FAX: 559-278-7279

[email protected]


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