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In October 2009, the U.S. Children’s Bureau named the University of Michigan Law School the National Quality Improvement Center on the Representation of Children in the Child Welfare System (QIC-ChildRep). With funding…
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The Frequency Report Utility can generate a report that provides an overview of the number and type of raw responses being generated for a particular data element to help title IV-E agencies assess and improve data…
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This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2000 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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The study will examine the criteria used by CPS workers to determine the level of the risk/severity for different types of abuse, to assess the likelihood of recurrence, and to decide to substantiate. Criteria…
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This study examined how misleading suggestions from parents influenced children’s eyewitness reports. A sample of 114 children (3 to 8 years old) participated in science demonstrations, listened to their parents read a…
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A nationwide random telephone survey of 1,000 households was conducted between August 15 and September 14,1995. The survey assessed parental attitudes regarding methods of discipline; agreement on discipline; fights…
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This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2010 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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This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2012 about the race and ethnicity of children who were adopted through public agencies. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original…
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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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Index of Federal Child Welfare Laws This webpage provides information about various resources pertaining to federal child welfare laws. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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This Information Memorandum (IM) informs title IV-E agencies that a final rule was published allowing title IV-E agencies to adopt foster family home licensing or approval standards for foster family homes of relatives…
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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 TB provides overview information on the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) foster care and adoption data elements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original…
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The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held three AFCARS Open Office Hours for the implementation of AFCARS 2020 in August, September, and October of 2022. These sessions were for state and tribal…
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This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations and Indian Tribal Consortia (hereafter “Tribes,” unless otherwise noted) on actions they are required to take to receive…
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This report provides state-specific data from fiscal year 2007 about the race and ethnicity of children who were adopted through public agencies. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original…
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This document provides a list of Children's Bureau discretionary grants and cooperative agreements awarded in fiscal year 2002: 2002A: Adoption Opportunities (approximately $8,400,000) 2002A.1 Developing Projects for…
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This executive order aims to strengthen America’s child welfare system through improving partnerships, resources, and oversight. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.
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The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held their final AFCARS Open Office Hours for 2023. These sessions are for state and tribal program administrators, child welfare data leaders, and information…
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This document provides a list of Children's Bureau discretionary grants and cooperative agreements awarded in fiscal year 2003: 2003A: Adoption Opportunities Demonstration Activities (CFDA # 93.652) (approximately…
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