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This technical assistance document provides guidance around the human centered design (HCD) methodology, user experience (UX) methods and outcomes, integrating HCD and UX into Comprehensive Child Welfare Information…
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This webinar summarized the different Advance Planning Documents (Planning, Implementation, Annual, As-Needed, and Operational) and then advised how to compose quality Advance Planning Documents. This webinar included…
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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance on serving youth who run away from Foster Care. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This webinar, sponsored by the Children's Bureau's Division of State Systems (DSS) builds on guidance set forth in Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS) Technical Bulletin #1: Action Plan…
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This presentation offers instructions on completing the CB-496 Quarterly Financial Report for title IV-E agencies during and after the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Transition Period and for…
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This guide presents information about state-led reviews for the Child and Family Services Reviews, including eligibility requirements, the role of the Children's Bureau, benefits, and considerations. Metadata-only…
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This Program Instruction provides instructions on the requirements state title IV-E agencies must meet when electing the title IV-E prevention program. ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-24-07 supersedes ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-18-09 issued…
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On November 22, 2024, the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) released a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) pertaining to the recent guidance issued by the Center for…
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This technical update provides state users with instructional guidance related to system function upgrades made to the NYTD portal. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This brief summarizes federal guidance on baseline populations and applies the NYTD data collection requirements to several practical examples. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset…
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This is a standalone version of the instructions to help successfully complete the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Instrument, available in both English and Spanish. Metadata-only record linking to the…
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This Information Memorandum (IM) notifies child welfare agencies about the release of updated nonregulatory guidance: Nonregulatory Guidance: Ensuring Educational Stability and Success for Students in Foster Care.…
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This checklist was developed to ensure that APSR submissions include all required elements. States can use this checklist as a guide in writing their 2018 APSR and CAPTA update. Metadata-only record linking to the…
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This letter from the Children’s Bureau describes how title IV-E agencies can utilize enhanced foster care programs during the COVID-19 pandemic to support youth who have left or may leave foster care. Browse All…
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This brief summarizes the existing guidance and recommendations related to identifying and surveying youth in the follow-up population at age 21. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original…
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This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to agencies administering title IV-B, subpart 1 on the actions required to apply for funding to address child welfare needs relating to disaster recovery in areas affected…
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This guide addresses the components of comprehensive family assessment, shows the linkages to service planning and service provision, and illustrates how child welfare agencies can support their use. These guidelines…
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