A new comprehensive resource with easy-to-use interactive features compiles critical data on children, youth, and families who had contact with the child welfare system in 2017. This resource highlights state- and national-level data on child maltreatment, foster care, kinship caregiving, and adoption. … Read More
Author Archives: Susan Shaffette
Using Qualitative Data in Program Evaluation: Telling the Story of a Prevention Program
Using Qualitative Data in Program Evaluation: Telling the Story of a Prevention Program is a guide that was developed as a resource for program administrators, managers, direct service practitioners, and others as they expand and enhance current and future evaluation … Read More
Tags: Prevention, Resources
HHS Administration for Children & Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF programs aim to achieve the … Read More
Tags: Economic Impact, Social Well-Being
CFSR Fact Sheets for Specific Populations
Fact Sheets CFSR General Fact Sheet (available in English [PDF] and Spanish [PDF]): This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the history, purpose, and process of the CFSRs. CFSR Fact Sheet for Courts (PDF): This fact sheet provides information on how court representatives can participate … Read More
CFSR Technical Bulletins
CFSR Technical Bulletins and Related Information CFSR Technical Bulletin #8A (Cover Letter) (PDF): This cover letter transmits CFSR Technical Bulletin #8A (link below). CFSR Technical Bulletin #8A, Amended (Final) (PDF): This TB accompanies the amended (May 13, 2015) Final Notice of Statewide … Read More
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CFSR Case Review Criteria FAQs
CFSR Case Review Criteria FAQs CFSR Case Review Criterion 1 FAQ (PDF): This document contains frequently asked questions about Case Review Criterion 1: “The state operates an internal case review process at least annually that assesses statewide practice performance for the … Read More
Tags: CFSR, Child Welfare
CFSR and PIP Instruments, Manuals, and Guides
CFSR and PIP Instruments, Manuals, and Guides Onsite Review Instrument and Instructions OSRI (PDF): This instrument is used to review cases during the onsite review component of the CFSRs. Note that while this document cannot be completed electronically, it can be … Read More
Tags: CFSR, PIP Instruments, Resources
CFSR Round 3 Statewide Data Indicator Series
CFSR Round 3 Statewide Data Indicator Series: Please see the link below to view 7 fact sheets; one for each indicator. The series is visually appealing and provides helpful information about each indicator, including the measure description, national standard, what’s changed from Round … Read More
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS: How Judges, Court Administrators and Attorneys Should Be Involved
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEWS: How Judges, Court Administrators and Attorneys Should Be Involved The Children’s Bureau within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families conducts Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) in all States periodically to ensure conformity with Federal child welfare requirements, to gauge … Read More
HOW AND WHY TO INVOLVE THE COURTS IN YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW
HOW AND WHY TO INVOLVE THE COURTS IN YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW: Suggestions for Agency Administrators As the third Round of Federal Child and Family Service Reviews (CFSR) begins, this paper describes how involving courts and attorneys in the CFSR can support … Read More