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The target population for the NSCAW includes all children and families that enter the child welfare system. Two samples were drawn from the population in 92 participating county child welfare agencies throughout the…
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The ACYF 2003 Commissioner's Awards book provides descriptions and photographs of the honorees from 46 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 territories who were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the…
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Indian Child Welfare Act; Receipt of Designated Tribal Agents for Service of Notice Bureau of Indian Affairs (PDF) - This Federal Register notice lists the designated tribal agents for service of notice proceedings…
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To address the far-reaching consequences of adult substance use disorders on families and children, Congress authorized competitive grants to support partnerships among child welfare, substance abuse treatment, and…
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It is estimated that over a million young people run away or become homeless each year. These youth face increasingly complex issues, including substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and AIDS. The serious issues…
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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides child welfare agencies with information about changes in Medicaid eligibility for young adults who turn age 18 on or after January 1, 2023 who move to a new state after…
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The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) is a federal reporting system that collects information on youth transitioning out of foster care. States administering the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for…
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The purpose of the second national incidence study was to assess the current national incidence of child abuse and neglect, and to determine how the severity, frequency, and character of child maltreatment changed since…
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Eighty-eight percent of the agencies (n = 2,270) that received mail surveys responded. Seventeen percent of the agencies (n = 383) that responded reported 1,723 arrests. Interviews were conducted on all eligible cases…
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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 report provides preliminary estimates of AFCARS data for FY 2012. Preliminary reports of AFCARS data include data received by September 30 for the report period ending March 31 and by March 31 for the report period…
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This is an overview presentation on the AFCARS final rule. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This letter from the Children’s Bureau to child welfare leaders addresses the availability of federal funding to assist with the purchase of cell phones and plans as well as personal protective equipment in response to…
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These data were gathered from federally funded runaway and homeless youth shelters during 1988-1989. Data were collected on approximately 87,000 youth who received services from runaway and homeless youth programs. The…
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This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2008 about the time between the termination of parental rights and the adoption finalization for public agency adoptions. Metadata-only record linking to the…
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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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The State Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Policies Database, supported by the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human services, compiles…
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This report provides a summary of a formal consultation process with tribes regarding the Statewide and Tribal Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS/TACWIS), including comments and questions raised by…
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This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2011 about whether an adoption through a public agency was identified as a special needs adoption. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open…
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