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States are currently reviewing the new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) regulations and assessing the impacts these requirements will have on their existing child welfare information systems. Join…
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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a final rule was published amending the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data elements…
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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform state and tribal title IV-B and title IV-E agencies of a final rule issued by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil…
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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is committed to providing access to our digital content for individuals with disabilities. To meet this commitment, this site is built to comply with the requirements…
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This report describes the results of the subsequent primary review of Louisiana’s Title IV-E foster care program. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This Program Instruction (PI) notifies States of the new policy and procedures regarding the collection of funds resulting from penalties being assessed due to a State’s substantial failure to meet the Adoption and…
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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a NPRM was published proposing to amend the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data…
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This report describes the results of the subsequent primary review of Puerto Rico's Title IV-E foster care program. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This graphic presents the timeline for selected steps in the Child and Family Services Review process. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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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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ACF Children Bureau resource Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This Program Instruction (PI) disseminates the revised Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Guide, reflecting changes in title IV-E eligibility requirements enacted through the Family First Prevention Services Act…
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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance regarding the use of COTS software within automated human services information systems to meet federal regulatory requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the…
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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a final rule was published amending the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data elements…
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This Technical Bulletin (TB) announces the next round of reviews the Children's Bureau plans to begin in federal fiscal year 2022. The bulletin provides a high-level overview of the reviews, outlines improvements to…
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This Program Regulation (PR) provides notice of proposed rulemaking -- title IV-E adoption assistance program; nonrecurring expenses. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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A discussion on CCWIS biennial reviews and data quality plans, including an overview of the relevant federal regulations, insights from recent state technical assistance monitoring reviews, and strategies on…
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Since the Administration for Children and Families is an awarding agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ACF recipients must review and follow the HHS Grants Policy Statement (HHS GPS). It is…
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This document includes sample terms and conditions that describe which provisions of the Social Security Act and program regulations can be waived to allow states or tribes to operate a Child Welfare Waiver…
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The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held an office hours session on June 24, 2024, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET. For this office hour, the Children's Bureau shared updates on revised technical bulletins…
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