This Program Instruction (PI) provides information for states and tribes who request FFP for costs associated with an automated data processing project covering one or more of the human services programs established by the Social Security Act. This addresses the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software applications by these agencies, including purchased, leased and hosted proprietary software products and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations and Indian Tribal Consortia on actions they are required to take to receive their allotments authorized under title IV-B, subparts 1 and 2, and Chafee and ETV programs for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (subject to the availability of appropriations) under the formula grant programs authorized by title IV-B, subparts 1 and 2, and the Chafee and ETV programs. This PI summarizes requirements for completing and submitting: (1) the first APSR update to the 2025-2029 CFSP and (2) the CFS-101, Parts I, II, and III. PI-25-02 (PDF) For the best access to each attachment, please download and save them to your computer. FY 2024 Allotment for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services GrantsFY 2024 Allotment for Title IV-B, Subpart 2 Promoting Safe and Stable Families GrantsFY 2024 Allotment for Title IV-B, Subpart 2 Kinship Navigator GrantsFY 2024 Allotment for Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood GrantsFY 2024 Allotment for Education and Training Vouchers GrantsFY 2024 Allotment for Family First Prevention Services Act Transition Grants CFS-101 Instructions, Part I, II, and III (PDF) IntroductionPart I: Annual Budget Request for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 & 2 Funds, CAPTA, Chafee, and ETV InstructionsPart II: Annual Estimated Expenditure Summary of Child and Family Services InstructionsPart III: Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program CFS-101 Forms, Parts I, II and III Excel Workbook (XLSX) Annual Reporting of Education and Training Vouchers Awarded (PDF) Certification of Tribal Population Under Age 21 (PDF) Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to state, territorial and tribal title IV-E agencies on the actions required to apply for title IV-B, subpart 2 funding to support the development, enhancement or evaluation of kinship navigator programs. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations and Indian Tribal Consortia (hereafter “tribes,” unless otherwise noted) on actions they are required to take to receive their allotments authorized under title IV-B, subparts 1 and 2, and Chafee and ETV programs for Federal Fiscal Year (FY)1 2023 (subject to the availability of appropriations). PI-22-02 (PDF) Fiscal Year 2021 Allotment for Tribes\Tribal Organizations Title IV-B, Subpart 1 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Fiscal Year 2021 Allotments to Indian Tribes\Tribal Organizations Title IV-B, Subpart 2 Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Grant Fiscal Year 2021 Supplemental Allotments to Tribes MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Fiscal Year 2021 Allotments to States and Indian Tribes\Tribal Organizations Title IV-B Kinship Navigator Funds Fiscal Year 2021 Allotments to States and Indian Tribes\Tribal Organizations John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood Fiscal Year 2021 Additional Allotments to States and Tribes John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood Fiscal Year 2021 Allotments to States and Indian Tribes\Tribal Organizations John H. Chafee Foster Care Program Education and Training Voucher (CETV Grants) Fiscal Year 2021 Additional Allotments to States and Tribes John H. Chafee Foster Care Program Education and Training Vouchers Fiscal Year 2020 Allotments to Tribes\Tribal Organizations Family First Prevention Services Act Transition Grant Funding CFS-101 Instructions, Part I, II, and III Introduction Part I Instructions: Annual Budget Request for Funds under Title IV-B, Subparts 1 & 2, CAPTA State Grant, Chafee, and ETV Part II Instructions: Annual Estimated Expenditure Summary of Child and Family Services Funds Part III Instructions: Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program CFS-101 Forms, Parts I, II and III Excel Workbook (XLSX) CFS-101 Forms Part I CFS-101 Forms Part II CFS-101 Forms Part III Annual Reporting of Education and Training Vouchers Awarded Certification of Tribal Population Under Age 21 Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance on the eligibility requirements and grant application procedures for the State CIP grant for FY 2025, including updating the five-year strategic plan, and to provide guidance on the requirements for state courts to continuously assess and improve the handling of court proceedings related to child welfare and enhance collaboration with title IV-B/IV-E agencies and tribes. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance on the eligibility requirements and grant application procedures for the State CIP grant for FY 2023, including updating the five-year strategic plan, and to provide guidance on the requirements for state courts to continuously assess and improve the handling of court proceedings related to child welfare and enhance collaboration with title IV-B/IV-E agencies and tribes. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) sets forth the eligibility requirements and grant application procedures for the State CIP grant for FY 2024, including updating the five-year strategic plan, and to provide guidance on the requirements for state courts to continuously assess and improve the handling of court proceedings related to child welfare and enhance collaboration with title IV-B/IV-E agencies and Tribes. Attachments: A: Application Cover Sheet B: Self-Assessment Template C: Change Management Questions D: Strategic Plan Template E: FY 2022 Allocations for the Court Improvement Program Grants Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) sets forth the requirements for recipients of Community-Based Grants for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect awards for FY 2021; and provides guidance and instructions for the preparation and submission of the application and annual reports. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to state, territorial and tribal title IV-E agencies on the actions required to apply for title IV-B, subpart 2 funding to support the development, enhancement or evaluation of kinship navigator programs. These are federal fiscal year (FY) 2025 funds, provided in P.L. 119-4, the Full- Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. For the best usability of Attachment B, please download the file and save it to your computer. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) notifies States of the new policy and procedures regarding the collection of funds resulting from penalties being assessed due to a State’s substantial failure to meet the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) standards and requirements in 45 CFR 1355.40. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.