Introduction to the National Youth in Transition Database Video Series

This six-part video series provides an overview of the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) and the NYTD Review, a federal review conducted by the Children’s Bureau to assess how states collect and report data on young people transitioning out of foster care. Using whiteboard animation, the videos cover the history and implementation of NYTD, NYTD data collection and reporting, an introduction to the NYTD Review, the system demonstration and survey methodology, the case record review, and the stakeholder interviews.

Introduction to NYTD, Part 1: History and Implementation

Part 1 of the “Introduction to NYTD” provides an overview, including background on why the database was developed and a timeline of the Children’s Bureau’s work with states to develop the NYTD.

Introduction to NYTD, Part 2: Data Collection and Reporting

Part 2 of the “Introduction to NYTD” discusses the process by which states collect and report NYTD data in accordance with federal regulation.

Introduction to the NYTD Review

Part 3 provides an introduction to the NYTD Review, a process that evaluates how states collect and report data on young people in transition out of foster care.

System Demonstration and Survey Methodology Review

Part 4 provides an overview of two elements of the onsite phase of the NYTD Review: the system demonstration and the survey methodology review.

Case Record Review

Part 5 of the video series provides an overview of the case record review, an important element of the NYTD Review onsite phase.

Stakeholder Interviews

Part 6, the final video of this series, provides an overview of the stakeholder interviews, including young people focus groups, an important element of the NYTD Review onsite phase.

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