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CFSP/APSR Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to create a central location for all technical assistance documents and materials, as well as references to specific laws, policies, and checklists that relate to the development of the State and Tribal Child and Family Service Plan (CFSP)/Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR).

What is a Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP)?
States, Territories and Tribes are required to submit a CFSP which is a required 5-year comprehensive plan, created after extensive consultation with State, Tribal, local, and public and private community-based organizations. The CFSP outlines initiatives and activities the State, Tribe or Territory will carry out in administering programs and services to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. A primary purpose of the plan is to facilitate integration of the programs that serve children and families. There are a number of programs covered by the CFSR/APSR including:

• Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program Title IV-B Subpart 1 Child Welfare Services
• Title IV-B Subpart 2 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF)
• Monthly Caseworker Visit (funds)
• Training activities and costs to be funded through titles IV-B and IV-E
• Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
• Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) Programs

What is an Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR)?
An APSR is a yearly report that discusses progress made by a State, Territory or Tribe in accomplishing the goals and objectives cited in its CFSP. The reports contain new and updated information about service needs and organizational capacities throughout the 5-year plan period.

State Final Report
Each State, and Insular Areas that submitted a CFSP, must conduct a review of the progress made toward the goals and objectives in the CFSP for FYs 2005 through 2009. When conducting this final review, the State must involve agencies, organizations, and individuals that are a part of the ongoing CFSP-related consultation and coordination process. The final report may be submitted in the format of the State or Insular Area’s choice.

What is a Program Instruction (PI)?
PIs are issuances by the Federal government that clarify procedures and methods for operationalizing program policies, add details to program regulations or policy guidance requirements, and convey to grantees program guidance on actions they are expected or required to take.

The following tools are available to guide States and regions in developing an APSR:

Information on Developing a CFSP/APSR

• Information for States
• Information for Tribes
• Information for Insular Areas

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