This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Submission Requirements as defined by Federal Regulation 45 CFR 1355.52(i) and provides examples. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This document provided guidelines to federal and state personnel about conducting Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) assessment reviews. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This TB provides title IV-E agencies that choose to develop a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with information on identifying and reporting automated functions with either an Advance Planning Document (APD) or Notice of Intent (NOI). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Effective June 1, 2016, the CCWIS regulations require CCWIS automated functions be developed using a modular design. Presenter Dan Hon, a technology consultant to the Administration for Children and Families, will discuss the following topics: Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This technical bulletin provides title IV-E agencies that choose to develop a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with information on a modular design approach and guidance on the assessment of modular design during the CCWIS automated function review. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

A discussion on CCWIS biennial reviews and data quality plans, including an overview of the relevant federal regulations, insights from recent state technical assistance monitoring reviews, and strategies on implementing a biennial review process. This webinar includes presenters from state child welfare agencies who discuss their biennial review process, lessons learned, and how the reviews affected data quality. Audio Description Version Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

States are currently reviewing the new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) regulations and assessing the impacts these requirements will have on their existing child welfare information systems. Join us as representatives from Colorado, New York, and Virginia discuss the unique considerations and challenges that county‐administered states face as they discuss a potential CCWIS implementation. Included are the following topics: This session will be participant driven, with state representatives sharing their experiences and much of the session devoted to Q&A and open discussion. Although the discussion focuses on county‐administered states, this webinar is open to all states. Speakers for the session will include the following: 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.

An examination of the intention behind the Data Quality and Reporting self-assessment tools, how they may be used, and what constitutes “strong evidence.” This webinar provided information on how to use data to understand service needs, assess effectiveness, and improve practice. The self-assessment tools may be found as appendices G and J through Technical Bulletin #7 on the Children’s Bureau website: CCWIS Technical Bulletin #7. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This document includes sample terms and conditions that describe which provisions of the Social Security Act and program regulations can be waived to allow states or tribes to operate a Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration project using a comparison group to establish the cost neutrality limit. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.