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This Program Instruction provides information on changes to the CIP that become effective in FY 2022 and provides updated and supplemental guidance on actions need to apply for FY 2022 state CIP funding. Metadata-only…
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A brief overview of the Illinois Permanency Innovations Initiative (PII) and the Trauma Affect Regulation Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET) intervention. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open…
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This Program Instruction (PI) sets forth the eligibility requirements and the grant application procedures for FY 2024 Children's Justice Act (CJA) grants and provides the tentative State allocation table. Metadata-only…
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This Technical Bulletin provides guidance for states developing action plans for the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) Assessment Review Report (SARR). States submit action plans to describe…
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This letter includes general preparation information, funding to states to mitigate COVID-19, guidance to prepare homeless shelters, and more. Browse All COVID-19 Resources Metadata-only record linking to the original…
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This template outlines what should be included in the Initial Design and Implementation Report and includes guidance for each heading. This report is typically due 90 days after the agency signs and accepts the waiver…
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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 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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ACF Agency Wide resource Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This guide offers an up-to-date list of resources that can be used to inform and enhance the evaluations of child welfare initiatives funded through the Children’s Bureau discretionary grant program. It also serves as a…
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This TB provides guidance on the standards used to determine compliance on the semi-annual Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data files. Metadata-only record linking to the original…
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This TB supplements information in 45 CFR 1355.40, and the Appendices to Part 1355 by providing additional guidance on the AFCARS file format and the proper naming convention to be used for AFCARS files. Metadata-only…
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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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ACF Agency Wide resource Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This brief summarizes how a state should report race information on a youth reported to both NYTD and AFCARS, including guidance on mapping race information between the two reporting systems. Metadata-only record…
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This letter from the Children’s Bureau suggests that child welfare leaders seek to have child welfare workers and service providers classified as level 1 emergency responders, which would allow them to have greater…
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This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to state, territorial and Tribal title IV-E agencies on the actions required to apply for title IV-B, subpart 2 funding to support the development, enhancement or…
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This guide describes the standard and specialized calls used in planning for a NYTD Review. It includes a general timeline for the calls, and the time frame, participants, and content discussed for each type of call.…
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This letter urges attorneys, courts, Court Improvement Programs, and administrative offices of the courts to work together to ensure that requisite judicial proceedings continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Browse All…
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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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