This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Review and Assessment process, as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 1355.55. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This state-only discussion, sponsored by the Child Welfare Technical Working Group (CWTWG) allowed child welfare information system project managers to air issues, questions, and concerns, and to develop a list of queries and comments for federal response at the end of the meeting. The topics in this open and interactive session included: Federal staff did not participate in the first half of the call, so state staff could confidentially raise topics and develop a shared list of comments and questions about CCWIS and other topics of their choice. Questions and comments were displayed on a virtual whiteboard to capture the collective voice of the child welfare information system project managers. The federal analysts joined at the end of the call to respond to the inquiries. These calls are not recorded. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This state-only discussion, sponsored by the Child Welfare Technical Working Group (CWTWG) allowed child welfare information system project managers to air issues, questions, and concerns, and to develop a list of queries and comments for federal response at the end of the meeting. The topics in this open and interactive session included: Federal staff did not participate in the first half of the call, so state staff could confidentially raise topics and develop a shared list of comments and questions about CCWIS and other topics of their choice. Questions and comments were displayed on a virtual whiteboard to capture the collective voice of the child welfare information system project managers. The federal analysts joined at the end of the call to respond to the inquiries. These calls are not recorded. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Submission Requirements as defined by Federal Regulation 45 CFR 1355.52(i) and provides examples. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

In this presentation, the Children's Bureau's Division of State Systems (DSS) hosted a state panel discussion on building and maintaining a data exchange between courts and child welfare information systems. This discussion included a description and background of the state data exchanges in Utah, Alabama, District of Columbia, and Texas. The participants conversed about data security and use, maintenance and enhancements of the data exchanges, and lessons learned. Note: Due to a weather event, the speakers for Alabama were unable to attend and therefore, DSS provided a speaker to present their materials. The speakers for this panel were: Utah: Alabama: District of Columbia: Texas: Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

The Children's Bureau, Division of State Systems (DSS) hosted a state panel discussion about recording intake calls. The panel, consisting of representatives from Colorado, Iowa, and New Jersey, responded to questions about their reasons for recording intake calls, how their child welfare service providers use the recordings, and about their lessons learned. The webinar concluded with a question and answer segment. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

States are currently reviewing the new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) regulations and assessing the impacts these requirements will have on their existing child welfare information systems. Join us as representatives from Colorado, New York, and Virginia discuss the unique considerations and challenges that county‐administered states face as they discuss a potential CCWIS implementation. Included are the following topics: This session will be participant driven, with state representatives sharing their experiences and much of the session devoted to Q&A and open discussion. Although the discussion focuses on county‐administered states, this webinar is open to all states. Speakers for the session will include the following: Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Data Requirements as defined by Federal Regulation 45 CFR 1355.52(b) and CCWIS Reporting Requirements as defined by Federal Regulation at 45 CFR 1355.52(c) and provides examples. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

In this presentation, the Children's Bureau hosted a state panel discussion on building and maintaining data exchanges between education and child welfare information systems. This discussion included a description and background of the data exchanges for Kentucky, New York, New York City, and Wisconsin. Topics discussed included data security and use, maintaining and enhancing the data exchange, and lessons learned. The speakers for this panel were: Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

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. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.