Service Description - for Title IV-B Subpart 1 and/or Subpart 2
This section contains guidance for addressing service descriptions for title IV-B subpart and/or subpart 2 in the Annual Progress and Services Report (APSR). The information below is drawn from guidance in theProgram Instruction; the item's location in the Program Instruction is provided below:
A report on the specific accomplishments and progress achieved toward meeting each goal and objective, including improved outcomes for children and families, and a more comprehensive, coordinated, effective services continuum. (See Service Description [page 5 of PDF].)
Describe the steps the Tribal agency will take to expand and strengthen the range of existing services and develop and implement services to improve child outcomes. Planned activities, new strategies for improvement, and methods to measure progress in the upcoming year. (See Service Description [page 5 of PDF].)
Explain any revisions to existing goals and objectives, and, if appropriate, update the goals and objectives to incorporate any new goals or objectives under the new purpose of title I-VB subpart 1. (See Service Description [page 5 of PDF].)
Describe the services to be provided in FY 2009, under title IV-B 1 and/or title IV-B 2, highlighting any changes or additions in services or program design and how the services will achieve program purposes. (See Service Description [page 5 of PDF].)
Report the population to be served, geographic areas where services will be available, and the estimated number of individuals and families to be served. (See Service Description [page 5 of PDF] and Attachment B)
Indicate if there are no planned changes to the program. (See Service Description [page 5 of PDF].)
Healthy Marriages, Responsible Fatherhood, Youth Development, Rural, and Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Describe services provided using only IV-B funds during FY08 that support the initiatives; how they are improving outcomes for children; who is providing the service, and services to be provided in FY09. (See Service Description [pages 5-6 of PDF].)
The following technical assistance resources may be useful regarding service descriptions:
Indian Child Welfare Act - Established minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families (extended families) and for the placement of these children in foster or adoptive homes that reflect Indian culture.
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act - Promotes State flexibility in the development and expansion of a coordinated child and family services program that utilizes community- based agencies and ensures all children are raised in safe, loving families.
Child Welfare Policy Manual (CWPM) - The CWPM conveys mandatory policies that have their basis in Federal law and/or program regulations.
IM-06-05 - Issued on December 7, 2006, this IM is designed to inform State, Tribal, and Territorial Title IV-B and IV-E agencies of the enactment of the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006, provide basic information about the provisions of this law, and discuss its implications for such agencies. (See also P.L. 109-288 (PDF - 88 KB).)
PI-04-02 - Issued February 4, 2004, the Progam Instruction provides guidance to Tribes on actions they are required to take in order to receive their allotments for fiscal year 2005 (subject to the availability of appropriations) authorized under title IV-B, subparts 1 and/or 2.
PI 04-04: Attachment 4 - From the Program Instruction issued April 7, 2004, this attachment describes the HHS/ACF Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood, Positive Youth Development, Rural and Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program - Offers assistance to help current and former foster care youth achieve self-sufficiency. Grants are offered to States who submit a plan to assist youth in a wide variety of areas designed to support a successful transition to adulthood.
45 CFR 1357.16 (APSR Requirements) - Requirements for State and Indian Tribes to involve agencies, organizations, and individuals who are a part of the on-going CFSP-related consultation and coordination process.
45 CFR 1356 (Title IV-E) - Federal regulation that applies to State programs for foster care maintenance payments, adoption assistance payments, related foster care and adoption administrative and training expenditures, and the independent living services program under Title IV-E of the Act.
45 CFR 1355 (General) - Federal regulation that applies to States and Indian Tribes and contains general requirements for Federal financial participation under Titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act.
Caseworker/Child and Caseworker/Family Visiting - From the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice and Permanency Planning website, this link provides direct access the information services available on the related to casework and child visitation. Products include curriculum, webcasts and power point presentations.
Child Welfare Information Gateway - Provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases covering a wide range of child welfare topics, including child abuse prevention, family preservation, foster care, domestic and intercountry adoption, search and reunion, and much more.
The Faith-Based and Community Initiative - The goal of this office and these centers is to help grassroots organizations compete equally for federal dollars and face fewer bureaucratic barriers.
Family and Youth Services Bureau - Provides national leadership on youth and family issues. The Bureau promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations at the local, Tribal, State, and national levels.
Healthy Marriage Initiative - The mission of this Initiative is to help couples, who have chosen marriage for themselves, gain greater access to marriage education services, on a voluntary basis, where they can acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to form and sustain a healthy marriage.
Interagency Collaboration in Rural Areas (PDF - 22 KB) - From the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement, this newsletter explores two approaches to interagency collaboration in rural areas, and the potential of these collaborations to improve the services available to children and families.
National Resource Centers (NRCs) - NRCs are funded by the Children's Bureau, within ACF, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each NRC provides onsite training and technical assistance to States, Tribes, and public child welfare agencies in the preparation and implementation of the Child and Family Services Review process.
National Resource Center for Child Welfare Data and Technology (NRC-CWDT) - Provides technical assistance to States, local and Tribal child welfare programs, and courts through examining and analyzing the effective use of automation in meeting data reporting requirements with guidance from the Children's Bureau. Their Technology Tools provide information on utilities that have been developed to assist States with using information to inform policy and practice in child welfare.
Promoting Permanency Through Worker/Parent Visits (PDF - 742 KB) - This one day competency-based curriculum helps workers structure their visits with family to promote safety, well being and permanency. It provides a review of what has been learned from the CFSR about the relationship between worker/parent visits and placement stability and permanency and gives workers seven developmental checklists and questions to assess safety and well being.
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood - The purpose of this initiative is to promote responsible fatherhood by funding programs that support healthy marriage activities, promote responsible parenting, and foster economic stability.
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