Information Memorandum (IM-97-07)

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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance on the Definition of "Federal Means-Tested Public Benefit". Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

ACF-CMS-FNS IM 05-04

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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance regarding the use of COTS software within automated human services information systems to meet federal regulatory requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

New Legislation Affecting Child Welfare Services: Division X and Section 305 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

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This Information Memorandum (IM) informs title IV-B and IV-E agencies and State and Tribal Court Improvement Programs of the enactment of Division X and Section 305 of Title III of Division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and provides basic information on the new law. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Advance Planning Document (APD) Checklist for Automated Functions (optional)

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This Information Memorandum (IM) provides title IV-E agencies that choose to develop a CCWIS and expect expenditures to meet or exceed thresholds defined in APD regulations with information on the use of an optional checklist to document automated functions as described in CCWIS regulations at 45 CFR 1355.56. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Foster Care Legal Representation

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This Information Memorandum (IM) informs title IV-E agencies that a notice of proposed rulemaking was published proposing to allow title IV-E agencies to claim federal financial participation for the administrative costs of providing legal representation. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Foster Care Legal Representation

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This Information Memorandum (IM) informs title IV-E agencies that a notice of proposed rulemaking was published proposing to allow title IV-E agencies to claim federal financial participation for the administrative costs of providing legal representation. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Title IV-E Adoption Assistance “Applicable Child” Eligibility Criteria

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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to remind title IV-E agencies that for all adoption assistance agreements entered into on or after July 1, 2024, eligibility for title IV-E adoption assistance must be determined using the “applicable child” eligibility criteria described in section 473(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the Act. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

OISM-ACF-IM-93-4

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This Information Memorandum (IM) transmits a revised Feasibility, Alternatives, and Cost/Benefit Analysis Guide, which is designed to assist States in meeting the requirements of 45 CFR Part 95, Subpart F. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)

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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a NPRM was published proposing to amend the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data elements related to the procedural protections of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). This NPRM was published in the Federal Register on February 23, 2024 (89 FR 13652 ). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Final Rule on the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System

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The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to inform title IV-E agencies that a final rule was published amending the AFCARS regulations to require state title IV-E agencies to collect and report data elements related to the procedural protections of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA). This final rule was published in the Federal Register on December 5, 2024 (89 FR 96569 ). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.