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This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the basis of allotment of grant funds for Tribes under Title IV-B, subparts 1 and 2 of the Social Security Act (the Act).

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides information on the apportionment of Direct Grants to Eligible Indian Tribes and Indian Tribal Organizations: Section 428 of the Social Security Act.

JooYeun Chang, the Children’s Bureau Associate Commissioner, presents the upcoming changes to the delivery of training and technical assistance available to support states, tribes, territories, and courts.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-351) Comprehensive Guidance, Titles IV-B and IV-E Plan Requirements, Title IV-E Plan Amendment – Definition of “Child”, Extension of Title IV-E Assistance, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law (P.L.) 111-148).

This Program Instruction (PI) provides information for states and tribes who request FFP for costs associated with an automated data processing project covering one or more of the human services programs established by the Social Security Act. This addresses the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software applications by these agencies, including purchased, leased and hosted proprietary software products and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.

Many Tribal courts are responsible for protecting the safety, health, and well-being of Tribal children and families. In addition to those responsibilities—which are also held by State, county, and Federal courts—some Tribal courts may also be responsible for recognizing Tribal customs and traditions regarding child rearing and preserving and strengthening children’s cultural and ethnic identity, where possible. This impacts how Tribal courts partner with child welfare departments to support family reunification and strengthen a family’s connection to their Tribe and its culture.

Child welfare and social services agencies must work in collaboration with juvenile and family courts. Both are responsible for protecting children and ensuring their safety, health, and well-being. Tribal courts may take their roles farther when working with their Tribe’s child welfare and social services departments by ensuring culturally competent services are provided to strengthen families and support reunification.

This report provides information for determining tribes’ Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAPs) for fiscal years 2010 through 2014.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides information on the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Public Law (P.L.) 110-351); automation requirements and options for Tribes operating a title IV-E program pursuant to section 479B of the Social Security Act.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides States, Tribes, and Territories a comprehensive list of those Children's Bureau policies withdrawn in 2000 and 2001.