CRCWEP Application

The Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Education Program (CRCWEP) requires a separate application (see below) in addition to the School of Social Work's BSW or MSW application due date. Only those who submit an application for admittance to the School of Social Work by the SSW application deadline or those currently enrolled in PSU's BSW or MSW program are eligible to apply.

Strong candidates will have experience working with children, youth and families, familiarity with Oregon's public or tribal Child Welfare system and a desire to make a significant contribution to the field of public or tribal Child Welfare.

BSW students may apply for funding in their senior year. MSW students, including Online and Distance Option (Central Oregon in Bend, and Eugene, cohorts) may apply any year of their MSW program.

CRCWEP is a competitive process and employment with Child Welfare does not guarantee participation in CRCWEP and as such we may not be able to extend stipends to all qualified applicants.

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Important Application Information for ODHS CW Employees

If you are a Child Welfare employee, you must have a minimum of 2 years consecutive employment within Child Welfare from the most recent date of hire prior to applying and must have your supervisor's signed approval on the ODHS Child Welfare Management Team Approval Form. This form should be returned to Laurie Leasure (lleasure@pdx.edu).

ODHS Management Team PSU/CWEP Applicant Approval Form

Important Application Information for Non-ODHS CW Employees

The Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Education Program Assessment must be completed if you are a non-ODHS CW employee. The job preview (link is on the assessment) must be viewed to help you make an informed decision about whether this career is right for you.

Download Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Education Program Assessment (PDF)

Ready to apply?

We have updated our Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Education Program (CRCWEP) Application. There is no need to submit a personal statement, reference letters or resume. To apply for the Culturally Responsive Leaders (CRL) Program, simply click on the link below. (Updated CRCWEP Applications will be online mid October 2024 for the 2025-26 academic year.)

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