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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance to Federal/State information technology policy– Revision to the methodology for allocating costs to programs participating in an information system (IS) project.…
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This PII grantee program manual provides detailed information about the implementation process of the Washoe County Department of Social Services (WCDSSS) Safety Assessment Family Evaluation—Family Connections (SAFE-FC)…
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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 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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The brief discusses the requirements for reporting NYTD data element 3 (record number) and common mistakes states make in reporting the same record number to NYTD and AFCARS for a youth who is or was in foster care.…
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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 TB provides information to title IV-E agencies on how to interpret the data quality reports generated by the Federal AFCAR System on each semi-annual AFCARS data submission. Metadata-only record linking to the…
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This technical bulletin provides title IV-E agencies with information on the standards an AFCARS data file must meet to comply with the provisions of the AFCARS regulations found at 45 CFR §1355.41— §1355.47. This…
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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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On May 13, 2025, the Children's Bureau hosted a webinar introducing the new AFCARS dashboard. The webinar provided an overview of updated elements, demonstrated the dashboard's key capabilities, and offered critical…
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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 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 letter to child welfare directors urges agencies to consider taking additional steps to protect children and youth from identity theft and to explore how to implement the provision to empower youth by deepening…
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This technical bulletin provides title IV-E agencies that develop a child welfare information system with details about low code solutions and outlines what title IV-E agency decision-makers should understand about…
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This letter from the Children’s Bureau to state and tribal child welfare leaders describes existing flexibilities in the title IV-E program that may help agencies better serve children, youth, and families during the…
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This Technical Bulletin provides information to assist title IV-E agencies with developing a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Data Quality Plan. Metadata-only record linking to the 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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