What is Title IV-E?
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act provides federal matching funds to states for directly administering the Foster Care and Adoption Assistance programs. Its objective is to improve the quality of care of children in foster care, reduce the number of children in foster care, return children to their homes as soon as conditions permit, and facilitate the adoption or permanent placement of children who cannot be returned to their homes. Q. How do full-time students qualify for financial support in the Title IV-E program? A. Students must be registered full-time and accepted as an upper division undergraduate student or as a graduate student at the Florida State University College of Social Work to participate in the Title IV-E program. Stipend recipients must have reliable transportation, required vehicle insurance, and undergo pre-screening for employment. They must also fulfill a work commitment upon graduation. Q: How are students selected to receive the stipend? A: Students intere
