Child Welfare
Program Overview
The Child Welfare program provides funding for States and tribes to deliver services designed to protect children and strengthen families. These services include child protective services (child abuse and neglect) family preservation and support, foster care, adoption and independent living.
State Services
For information about child welfare programs and services in your area, please visit your state's child welfare website:
Alaska Office of Children's ServicesIdaho Division of Family and Community Services
Oregon Department of Human Services
Washington Children's Administration
John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
The Chafee Foster Care Independence Program ensures that young people involved in the foster care system receive services and support which will enable them to successfully transition to independent living.
Learn more about the Chafee program and independent living services in Region 10
Tribal Services
FY 2004 Tribal Child Welfare GranteesAbout Funding for Tribes under Title IV-B Subparts 1 and 2 of the Social Security Act
Seattle Regional Office Roles and Contacts
Region 10 staff:
- Provide support and training and technical assistance to partners in the State, Tribal and Community Child Welfare Systems
- Conduct and report on Child and Family Services reviews with state partners. These reviews measure compliance with federal regulations and provide information that the states may use in developing program improvement plans.
Contact the Region 10 Child Welfare team
Reports
Reporting Requirements
Title IV-B Reporting Requirements, Parts 1 and 2Child and Family Services Review Reports
- Alaska, 2002 [PDF, 409 KB; MS Word, 994 KB]
- Idaho, 2004 [PDF, 202 KB]
- Oregon, 2001 [PDF, 168 KB; MS Word, 328 KB]
- Washington, 2004 [PDF, 275 KB; MS Word, 687 KB]
Related Links
AdoptUSKidsChild Welfare Information Gateway
Northwest Adoption Exchange
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Social Security Act: Title IV, Part B — Child and Family Services [PDF]