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This short, 30-minute technical training video is created by The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team and gives a brief demonstration which describes basic XML concepts.

An examination of the intention behind the Data Quality and Reporting self-assessment tools, how they may be used, and what constitutes “strong evidence.”

The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held their third AFCARS Open Office Hours for 2023. These sessions are for state and tribal program administrators, child welfare data leaders, and information system programmers. It provides an opportunity to ask questions specific to your agency's implementation of AFCARS 2020. The March session covered frequently asked questions and answers, updates from the NCWDMS pilot, and updates regarding the upcoming AFCARS 2020 reporting period.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to state, territorial and tribal title IV-E agencies on the actions required to apply for title IV-B, subpart 2 funding to support the development, enhancement or evaluation of kinship navigator programs.

this Program Instruction (PI) is to disseminate the revised Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Guide, reflecting changes in title IV-E eligibility requirements enacted through the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (the Family First Act).  

This document provides instructions to help successfully complete the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Instrument.

This document contains suggestions and guidance on planning, conducting, and completing a title IV-E foster care eligibility review.

This document is the onsite review instrument for the title IV-E foster care eligibility reviews.

This evaluation brief describes a major federal investment to support child welfare systems across the nation, with individualized technical assistance (TA) intended to build capacity in their systems.

This Program Instruction sets forth the requirements for recipients of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect awards for FY 2023; and (2) provide guidance and instructions for the preparation and submission of the application and annual reports.