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The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held three AFCARS Open Office Hours for the implementation of AFCARS 2020 in August, September, and October of 2022.
This DSS presentation is the second in a two-part series on CCWIS cost allocation and the difference between CCWIS and non-CCWIS cost allocation. It explains how to use the CCWIS Automated Function Checklist to develop a CCWIS cost allocation plan. In addition, it explains how to apply the cost allocation plan to project costs and how to submit cost allocation plans.
This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Data Exchange Requirements as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 1355.52(e), 1355.52(f), and 1355.54. Both mandatory and optional data exchanges are covered in this presentation.
This brief DSS presentation provides targeted guidance to title IV-E agencies on whether to submit an updated Cost Allocation Methodology (CAM) or Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan (PA-CAP) as a result of the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) transition period ending on July 31, 2018.
This presentation provides an overview of web services, how they use different types of patterns, and their purpose in effectively exchanging data in real time between heterogeneous systems. The presentation introduces the concept of service-oriented architecture using web services and how these web services can be used to integrate diverse repositories of data as well as to create efficient solutions for sharing and accessing data across the enterprise.
This presentation highlights how data from the SACWIS is transformed into usable information by the West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families (BCF).
The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held an AFCARS Open Office Hours for the implementation of AFCARS 2020 in December 2022. This session was for state and tribal program administrators, child welfare data leaders, and information system programmers. It was an opportunity to ask questions specific to an agency's implementation. Below is the slide deck of the question and answers that were presented during the session.
The Children's Bureau, Division of State Systems (DSS) presented regarding how to electronically exchange data with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
This DSS presentation describes the CCWIS data quality requirements, as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 1355.52. In addition, this presentation provides guidance on biennial reviews and on how to compose CCWIS data quality plans.