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This Spanish-language factsheet describes the Child and Family Services Reviews process and how elected officials can get involved. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This TB describes the data-quality checks that the federal NYTD system will conduct on state data files. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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Revised (initially published October 25, 2024) To: State, territorial, tribal, and local policymakers and administrators of systems, agencies, and programs responsible for children, youth, and family health and…
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This letter to child welfare leaders from the Children’s Bureau addresses allowing title IV-E prevention programs and services to be adapted to a virtual environment to provide needed support during the COVID-19…
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To: State, territorial, tribal, and local policymakers and administrators of systems, agencies, and programs responsible for children, youth, and family health and well-being Dear Colleagues, Thank you for the work you…
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This Program Instruction (PI) provides state and tribal title IV-E agencies (agencies) guidance and describes the documentation requirements an agency must complete to maintain compliance with CCWIS requirements while…
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This document provides guidelines for what should be included in the Developmental Cost Plan, which is typically due 30 days after the agency signs and accepts the waiver terms and conditions. Metadata-only record…
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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 DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Data Exchange Requirements as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 1355.52(e), 1355.52(f), and 1355.54. Both mandatory and…
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This technical bulletin (TB) provides guidance to States on system issues related to the collection and reporting of information on caseworker visits with children in foster care. Metadata-only record linking to the…
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This document provides answers to common questions concerning the CCWIS final rule. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform states and Tribes of enactment of the Supporting America's Children and Families Act and provide information on the new law. Metadata-only record linking to…
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This technical bulletin was used to guide the second round of the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) and to evaluated states' achievement of the goals outlined in the Program Improvement Plans (PIPs) developed…
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This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Advance Planning Document Submission Regulations, as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 95 subpart F, and CCWIS Project…
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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 letter provides an update to states on the progress made in implementing the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse, as authorized by the Family First Prevention Services Act, and outlines estimated dates for…
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This Technical Bulletin provides information about data exchange standards, which can reduce the costs and time required to develop a data exchange. The TB also reviews other factors for agencies to consider when…
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This Spanish-language document presents factors that the Children's Bureau recommends states consider in their proposals for the selection of Child and Family Services Review sites when a statewide sample will not be…
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