This Program Instruction (PI) provides instructions to state title IV-E agencies on the title IV-E prevention program requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) instructs states on the procedures for transitional payments for title IV-E prevention services and programs. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to states, territories, and insular areas (hereafter "states," unless otherwise noted) administering titles IV-B and IV-E of the Act and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and to Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations, or Indian Tribal Consortia (hereafter "tribes" unless otherwise noted) administering titles IV-B and IV-E of the Act of changes in law and funding affecting the information that must be submitted with the Annual Progress and Services Report due June 30, 2018. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction for: 1) changes to the title IV-E plan requirements as a result of the Family First Prevention Services Act that are effective as of January 1, 2018 and later; and 2) delayed effective dates for title IV-B/E plan requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides a comprehensive title IV-E plan pre-print to replace previous title IV-E plan preprints and amendments and provide instructions to title IV-E agencies on optional and required changes to title IV-E plan requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides information to States and Tribes concerning changes regarding the APD waiver process within the Federal regulations at 45 CFR 95, and offers guidance when requesting a waiver to use a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software product designed for the Title IV-E or Title IV-B programs. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia (tribes) on actions they are required to take in order to receive their allotments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 (subject to the availability of appropriations) authorized under title IV-B, subparts 1 and/or 2, the CFCIP, and the ETV programs. Please note that tribes with either an approved title IV-E plan or a title IV-E tribal/state cooperative agreement or contract have the option to apply to receive FY 2019 CFCIP and/or ETV funds directly from the Secretary. (See Section D of this PI.) PI-18-02 (PDF) Tribes should use FY 2017 allocation tables as the basis for estimating FY 2019 budget requests. Fiscal Year 2017 Allotments for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Fiscal Year 2017 Allotments for Title IV-B, Subpart 2 - Promoting Safe and Stable Families Fiscal Year 2017 Allotments for Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Fiscal Year 2017 Allotment for Education and Training Voucher Program CFS-101 Instructions Introduction Part I: Annual Budget Request for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 & 2 Funds, CAPTA, CFCIP, and ETV Instructions Part II: Annual Estimated Expenditure Summary of Child and Family Services Instructions Part III: Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Programs Instructions CFS-101 Forms, Parts I, II and III Excel Workbook (XLSX) (40 KB) CFS-101 Forms Part I CFS-101 Forms Part II CFS-101 Forms Part III Certification of Tribal Population Under Age 21 (PDF (PDF) - 78 KB) Children’s Bureau Regional Program Managers Annual Reporting of Education and Training Vouchers Awarded (PDF (PDF) - 101 KB) 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.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia (tribes) on actions they are required to take in order to receive their allotments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 (subject to the availability of appropriations) authorized under title IV-B, subparts 1 and/or 2, the CFCIP, and the ETV program. Please note that tribes with either an approved title IV-E plan or a title IV-E tribal/state cooperative agreement or contract have the option to apply to receive FY 2018 CFCIP and/or ETV funds directly from the Secretary. (See Section D of this PI.) PI-17-04 (PDF) Tribes should use FY 2016 allocation tables as the basis for estimating FY 2018 budget requests. Fiscal Year 2016 Allotments for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Fiscal Year 2016 Allotments for Title IV-B, Subpart 2 - Promoting Safe and Stable Families Fiscal Year 2016 Allotments for Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Fiscal Year 2016 Allotment for Education and Training Voucher Program CFS-101 Instructions Introduction Part I: Annual Budget Request for Title IV-B, Subpart 1 & 2 Funds, CAPTA, CFCIP, and ETV Instructions Part II: Annual Estimated Expenditure Summary of Child and Family Services Instructions Part III: Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Programs Instructions CFS-101 Forms, Parts I, II and III Excel Workbook (XLSX) (36 KB) CFS-101 Forms Part I CFS-101 Forms Part II CFS-101 Forms Part III Certification of Tribal Population Under Age 21 (PDF (PDF)- 542 KB) Children’s Bureau Regional Program Managers Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia (tribes) on actions they are required to take in order to receive their allotments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (subject to the availability of appropriations) authorized under title IV-B, subparts 1 and/or 2, the CFCIP, and the ETV program. Please note that tribes with either an approved title IV-E plan or a title IV-E tribal/state cooperative agreement or contract have the option to apply to receive FY 2017 CFCIP and/or ETV funds directly from the Secretary. (See Section D of this PI.) PI-16-04 (PDF) Fiscal Year 2016 Allotment Title IV-B, Subpart 1 - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Fiscal Year 2016 Allotment Title IV-B, Subpart 2 - Promoting Safe and Stable Families Fiscal Year 2016 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and Education and Training Voucher Program CFS-101 Part I: Annual Budget Request for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, CAPTA, Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program Instructions CFS-101 Part I: Annual Budget Request for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, CAPTA, Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program Form (Excel (XLSX) - 13 KB) CFS-101, Part II: Annual Summary of Child and Family Services Instructions CFS-101, Part II: Annual Summary of Child and Family Services Form (Excel (XLSX) - 13 KB) CFS-101, Part III: Annual Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, CAPTA, Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Instructions CFS-101, Part III: Annual Expenditures for Title IV-B, Subparts 1 and 2, CAPTA, Chafee Foster Care Independence (CFCIP) and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Form (Excel (XLSX) - 12 KB) Certification of Tribal Population Under Age 21 (Word (DOCX) - 33 KB) Children’s Bureau Regional Program Managers Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.