Status of the Use of Title IV-E Funding in BSW and MSW Programs

Abstract

Social work education programs collaborate with child welfare agencies in efforts to promote the recruitment and retention of competent and professional child welfare workers. Title IV-E training funds have been a major source of support of these efforts by facilitating the social work education of child welfare workers, as well as supporting currently employed workers who return to school. This study describes the current status of Title IV-E funds in BSW and MSW programs. There were 65 respondents representing 31 states and 94 social work education programs. These recent data identify current trends and practices that could strengthen future efforts.