This document provides an overview of AFCARS, where to submit comments, and key provisions of the NPRM. 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 technical assistance brief provides a copy of the NYTD survey questions from the NYTD regulation (45 CFR1356.82(a)(2) and (3); Appendix B to Part 1356) and provides a Spanish translation of the survey. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This document provides an overview of the SNPRM, where to submit comments, and key provisions of the SNPRM. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Information Memorandum (IM) issues National Model Foster Family Home Licensing Standards. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides data dissemination for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)--Report #1. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

P.L. 109-239 - This document provides an overview of Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Technical Bulletin provides the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) response to the comments solicited in the November 27, 2018 Federal Register Notice (83 FR 60874) inviting state child welfare agencies, partner organizations, and the public to review, test, and provide comments on the revised syntax that performs data quality checks and calculates observed performance on the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) statewide data indicators. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides information on: 1. The State allotments for AFDC-foster care (FC) under either title IV-E or IV-A for FY81 2. Draft estimates of expenditures and statements of expenditures for AFDC-FC and for adoption assistance 3. Draft interim State IV-E plans and IV-A foster care plan amendments Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Access the Overview of the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Notice of Proposed Rulemaking PowerPoint presentation. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.