The Children's Bureau hosted a state panel from the previous cloud computing webinar held on September 5, 2018 for a follow-up discussion. The previous webinar on implementing a cloud computing strategy for child welfare information systems received very positive feedback and while it provided valuable information, there was insufficient time to fully explore all the issues. Part 2 of this panel discussion included: The returning speakers for this panel were: Arizona Florida Maryland Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

The Children's Bureau, Division of State Systems (DSS) presented regarding how to electronically exchange data with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The webinar specifically covered what data exchanges are available to support child welfare including Beneficiary & Earnings Data Exchange (BENDEX), State Data Exchange (SDX), State On-line Query (SOLQ), and State Verification & Exchange System (SVES) as well as the process to set up a data exchange with SSA. A link to the SSA webpage on data exchanges is under the General Child Welfare and IT Resources on this website. 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.

Through the webinar series, “Back to Basics”, the Division of State Systems within the Children’s Bureau, is offering a venue for information sharing and discussion. The third webinar of the series, “The Child Welfare Information Technology System Project Lifecycle, Part 2”, reviews the project stages including implementation, maintenance and operation, and Federal requirements. Two experienced child welfare Information System managers share their perspectives on this subject. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

A discussion about strategies to strengthen system adoption and implementation. This webinar, co-hosted with the Capacity Building Center for States, highlights a new tool, Mapping Change and Implementation to Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Projects, and how it may be used in different project phases. Additional information and the tool can be found at: Mapping Change and Implementation to CCWIS Projects - Center for States - Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative (PDF), and the PDF is also available in the files below. Audio Description Version Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

The Children's Bureau Division of State Systems and the Capacity Building Center for Tribes hosted a three-part webinar series on Tribal Child Welfare Data System Procurement. This webinar series provides a detailed framework of best practices in planning for and procuring a new case management system. Participants hear directly from tribal staff about their process for selecting and implementing a data system. In addition, facilitators connect participants with resources, technical assistance, and peer supports. Part 3 - Contracting with Data System Vendors Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report presents an analysis of state child welfare data on child substitute care and adoption that was gathered through the Voluntary Cooperative Information System (VCIS) for the years 1990 to 1994. The PDF is best viewed in Chrome or Firefox. If using Internet Explorer (IE), please right click the link, save the file, and view it locally. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

The Children's Bureau Division of State Systems and the Capacity Building Center for Tribes hosted a three-part webinar series on Tribal Child Welfare Data System Procurement. This webinar series provides a detailed framework of best practices in planning for and procuring a new case management system. Participants hear directly from tribal staff about their process for selecting and implementing a data system. In addition, facilitators connect participants with resources, technical assistance, and peer supports. Part 2 - Procuring a Tribal Child Welfare Data System 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.