This Technical Bulletin provides information about data exchange standards, which can reduce the costs and time required to develop a data exchange. The TB also reviews other factors for agencies to consider when developing data exchanges, such as data quality, data sharing agreements, data governance, and security. 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.

This technical bulletin, re-issued on November 9, 2022, provides title IV-E agencies that choose to develop a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with guidance on identifying and collaborating with child welfare contributing agencies (CWCAs), options for data sharing, and related cost allocation requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical bulletin, re-issued on November 9, 2022, provides title IV-E agencies that choose to develop a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with guidance on identifying and collaborating with child welfare contributing agencies (CWCAs), options for data sharing, and related cost allocation requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

A discussion on CCWIS biennial reviews and data quality plans, including an overview of the relevant federal regulations, insights from recent state technical assistance monitoring reviews, and strategies on implementing a biennial review process. This webinar includes presenters from state child welfare agencies who discuss their biennial review process, lessons learned, and how the reviews affected data quality. Audio Description Version 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.

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

This TB describes the standards a NYTD data file must meet to comply with the provisions of the NYTD regulation found at 45 CFR 1356.85, including element-by-element details of the error-free information standards states must meet pursuant to 45 CFR 1356.85(a)(3) and 1356.85(b)(1). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical bulletin assists agencies with identifying the information system functions of a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System project to include on the Automated Function Checklist and with developing a business case to demonstrate that their system configuration supports the efficient, economical, and effective administration of the title IV-B and IV-E programs. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical bulletin provides title IV-E agencies that develop a comprehensive child welfare information system (CCWIS) with information about technical assistance, self-assessment tools, and monitoring reviews. The bulletin also includes appendices that present voluntary self-assessment tools that can be downloaded individually or together as a zip file. Technical Bulletin #7: CCWIS Technical Assistance, Self-Assessment Tools, and Monitoring Reviews (PDF) Appendices (ZIP) (ZIP) Appendix A — Adoption (DOCX) Appendix B — Case Management (DOCX) Appendix C — Foster Care and Service Provider Management (DOCX) Appendix D — Intake (DOCX) Appendix E — Investigation (DOCX) Appendix F — Administration (DOCX) Appendix G — Data Quality (DOCX) Appendix H — Design Requirements (DOCX) Appendix I — Design Scoring Sheet (XLSX) Appendix J — Reporting (DOCX) Appendix K — Security (DOCX) Appendix L — User Experience (DOCX) Appendix M — Title IV-E Foster Care Maintenance Payment Eligibility (DOCX) Appendix N — CWCA (DOCX) Appendix O — Financial (DOCX) Appendix P — Data Exchanges (DOCX) Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.