1. CONTACT THE UTA SSW TITLE IV-E PROGRAM AT TITLEIVE@UTA.EDU
Contact the UTA SSW Title IV-E Program by email or by meeting request to discuss the application process and program opportunities.
Book a MeetingStipend students are given first priority for eligible CPS positions in DFPS or CBC position after graduation. A job offer is dependent on successful completion of classroom requirements and evaluation of practice skills during field placement in the CPS or CBC Training Academy.
The Child Welfare Stipend is provided through the Title IV-E Training Contract, a federally funded initiative to enhance child welfare practice by infusing the work force with more BSW and MSW educated practitioners.
Contact the UTA SSW Title IV-E Program by email or by meeting request to discuss the application process and program opportunities.
Book a MeetingComplete Child Welfare Stipend application by the beginning of the semester before you plan to do you field placement. (Block placements are available all 3 semesters)
ApplicationParticipate in a preliminary screening and interview with the UTA Title IV-E Program. This determines which applicants will be recommended to DFPS-CPS for final screening.
Complete field application online by deadline and indicate DFPS-CPS, Title IV-E/Child Welfare stipend as your first choice.
Final screening including driving record, background check, online assessment and employment interview is conducted by DFPS.
Address
School of Social Work
Box 19129
501 W. Mitchell Street
Arlington, TX 76019-0129
Phone (Local): 817-272-3181 | (Toll Free): 866-272-3181
Fax: 817-272-5229
The School of Social Work Admissions office is located in
Suite 203 in the Social Work and Smart Hospital Building
(501 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76019).