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This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2021.
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2020.
This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2019. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This report reflects all AFCARS data received as of June 23, 2020 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2019.
This brief describes two Children’s Bureau programs through which young adults provide technical assistance to states about child welfare issues: the Young Adult Consultant program and the National Youth in Transition Database Reviewers program.
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2018.
This report provides preliminary estimates of Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) data for FY 2018. As states are permitted to resubmit AFCARS data, the estimates may change over time. This report reflects all AFCARS data received as of August 22, 2019 related to AFCARS reporting periods through September 30, 2018.
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2017.