Connecticut ¡Adelante! Application Form The UConn School of Social Work is offering Connecticut ¡Adelante!, an MSW program option designed to enhance the language proficiency for Spanish-English bilingual social work students pursuing a concentration in Individuals, Groups, and Families. Connecticut ¡Adelante! will help address Connecticut's increased workforce need by preparing MSW Spanish-speaking social work students to address the mental health needs of children and their families. This program aims to enhance the linguistic and socio-cultural competencies of bilingual MSW students to better understand, serve and improve the lives of Latino/a/e families.Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Town of Residence(Required) Year in Program(Required) IGFP Incoming student going into 1st year foundation field IGFP Returning student going into 1st year foundation field Did you complete a FAFSA form for the current year you will be enrolled in for the Fall semester?(Required) Yes No FluencyFluent is defined as the ability to converse with another person in a language other than English on a variety of subjects without much strain. Accepted students are required to take a Spanish proficiency exam.How would you rate your ability to speak in Spanish?(Required) Above Average Average Below Average How would you rate your ability to write in Spanish?(Required) Above Average Average Below Average How would you rate your ability to read in Spanish?(Required) Above Average Average Below Average How did you learn Spanish? Can select more than one choice.(Required) Spoke at Home Learned in School Other (please specify below) If you checked "Other" above, please specify herePlease upload your transcript.(Required)Max. file size: 250 MB.Statement of interest(Required)Max. file size: 250 MB.Please upload a two to three-page essay (Word document or PDF) outlining your interest in participating in the Connecticut ¡Adelante! program. Please describe your experiences with being asked to and/or utilizing your Spanish language skills (i.e., internship, education abroad, volunteering, work). What were these experiences like for you? In addition, please share any experience and/or interest you have in addressing the mental health needs of Latino/a/x children and their families. After participating in Connecticut ¡Adelante!, how do you see yourself contributing to the workforce in Connecticut? CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.