The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) is a federal reporting system that collects information on youth transitioning out of foster care. States administering the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) must report on the services provided to young people and also conduct a survey using a cohort methodology at ages 17, 19, and 21. Recognizing the integral role of young adults in successfully designing services and implementing a survey for young people, the Children’s Bureau has engaged young adults through the NYTD Reviewer program to guide this work. NYTD Reviewers are between the ages of 18 and 28, have lived experience with the child welfare system, and are interested in the use of data to inform system improvements. Three to four NYTD Reviewers participate as members of the federal monitoring team for each onsite review. NYTD is an opportunity to engage young people as partners in data collection, analysis, dissemination, and the use of data. As a member of the Federal Review Team, a NYTD Reviewer participates in all aspects of the review, including pre-onsite phase preparations, onsite review activities, and providing input on the Final Report findings and NYTD Improvement Plan. The following resources provide additional information about the qualifications and responsibilities of NYTD Reviewers: On behalf of the Children’s Bureau, JBS International, Inc.'s Child Welfare Compliance Reviews Team (CWCRT) maintains a national pool of NYTD Reviewers to support the Children’s Bureau in administering the federal NYTD Reviews. Given the highly technical nature of the NYTD Review process, young people gain knowledge by participating in a training for which they are compensated, and for which travel costs are covered. CWCRT also conducts other skills-based trainings periodically as needed. NYTD Reviewers receive reimbursement for participating in trainings, reviews, and other NYTD-related work. They also receive reimbursement for travel expenses, and a per diem rate for meals and incidental expenses. The following resources provide additional information for those interested in serving as a NYTD Reviewer: If you believe you are qualified to participate, please email CWCRT at cw-mail@jbsinternational.com for a NYTD Reviewer application packet. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

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. 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. Part 2 of the “Introduction to NYTD” discusses the process by which states collect and report NYTD data in accordance with federal regulation. 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. Part 4 provides an overview of two elements of the onsite phase of the NYTD Review: the system demonstration and the survey methodology review. Part 5 of the video series provides an overview of the case record review, an important element of the NYTD Review onsite phase. 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. Back to top Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical assistance document accompanies the proposed rule on the National Youth In Transition Database (NYTD) that was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2006 (71 FR 40346). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical assistance document accompanies the proposed rule on the National Youth In Transition Database (NYTD) that was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2006 (71 FR 40346). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This brief presents findings from NYTD surveys completed by youth transitioning out of foster care at ages 17, 19 and 21 (NYTD Cohort 1). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Report to Congress provides information on foster care experiences and outcomes reported by youth completing the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) survey in federal fiscal years 2014, 2016, and 2018. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Technical Bulletin provides and defines the roles and responsibilities for State users that will be given access to the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Portal. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Policy issuances and other guidance related to NYTD, including questions and answers: Public Law 106-169 established the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP), now known as the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee Program) at section 477 of the Social Security Act (PDF), requiring ACF to develop a data collection system, the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD). To meet the law's mandate, ACF published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on July 14, 2006. The final rule for NYTD was published February 26, 2008 and is effective as of April 28, 2008. The regulations are found at 45 CFR 1356.80-86 (PDF) and include a guide to the NYTD data elements (Appendix A), a list of youth outcome survey questions (Appendix B), and guidance on calculating sample size for the NYTD follow-up population (Appendix C). In addition to the statute and the regulation, the following documents have been issued by the Children's Bureau. Also, answers to commonly asked NYTD questions are provided as a resource to assist States in understanding and implementing the NYTD data collection and reporting requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This note-taking template is intended for use during interviews to collect information from community partners that describes the state’s National Youth in Transition Database (NTYD) implementation and ongoing efforts from a variety of perspectives. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

National Youth In Transition Database Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (PDF) - This proposed rule implements the data collection requirements of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (P.L. 106–169), as incorporated into the Social Security Act at section 477. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.