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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 information on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

This Information Memorandum (IM) informs the States of two final rules for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) and the Statewide Automated child Welfare Information System (SACWIS).

The purpose of this Program Instruction (PI) informs State of NEW LEGISLATION—Public Law 105-89, The Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides information on the reduction in Federal Financial Participation (FFP) rates for the child welfare program under title IV-E of the Social Security Act.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance for direction-setting and decisions regarding child welfare reporting mandated by title IV-E and the potential acquisition of tribal child welfare information systems.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance on a new review instrument for state and tribal automated child welfare information systems (S/TACWIS). State and tribes are asked to reach out to your Division of State Systems (DSS) federal analyst to obtain the SRI.

This document provides answers to common questions concerning the CCWIS final rule.

This Information Memorandum (IM) describes contractual terms and conditions and their potential impact on Information Technology (IT) equipment and services procurements by states and tribes.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the update and clarification regarding Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF) existing policies for Child Welfare Information System projects.