This Program Instruction (PI) disseminates the revised Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Guide, reflecting changes in title IV-E eligibility requirements enacted through the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 (the Family First Act). PI-23-06 (PDF) Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Review Guide Planned Schedule of IV-E Reviews by Fiscal Year Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This document is Texas’ program improvement plan in response to the primary review of its Title IV-E foster care program. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Information Memoranda (IM) provides State, Tribal and Territorial title IV-E agencies an updated Title IV-E Plan Pre-Print for the Foster Care Assistance, Adoption Assistance, Guardianship Assistance and Kinship Navigator programs. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This guide helps title IV-E agencies prepare for an Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) assessment review. It includes technical assistance and tools to conduct a self-assessment of a title IV-E agency’s data collection system and guidance for developing a system that supports AFCARS data collection. 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.

The Children's Bureau conducts Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews (IV-E Reviews) of Title IV-E agencies to help monitor the agency's compliance in meeting federally mandated requirements, to validate the accuracy of the agency's claims for reimbursement of Title IV-E payments made on behalf of children in foster care, and to identify improper payments. Qualified Peer Reviewers serve on review teams comprised primarily of federal and Title IV-E agency staff during each IV-E Review. For further information on the IV-E Reviews, refer to the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews Fact Sheet. The IV-E Reviews are on-site reviews that last up to 5 days. Peer Reviewers participate in document reviews of foster care case records and related files; daily and/or final debriefings; and entrance and exit conferences. Peer Reviewers receive reimbursement for participating in training (up to 3 hours), review planning calls, time spent on site (up to 5 days), and travel and per diem costs associated with the IV-E Reviews. Peer reviewers must complete the prerequisite training for selection as a Peer Reviewer. If you are interested in serving as a Peer Reviewer to supplement the Children's Bureau federal review team for the IV-E Reviews, please review the qualifications, requirements and responsibilities at the links below: If you are qualified to apply, inquiries regarding a Peer Reviewer Application Package should be directed to: Child Welfare Compliance Reviews TeamAttn: IV-E ReviewsJBS International, Inc.5515 Security Lane, Suite 800North Bethesda, MD 20852-5007301-565-3260Email: cw@jbsinternational.com, Subject: Peer Reviewer Application Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This is a standalone version of the onsite review instrument for the title IV-E foster care eligibility reviews, available in both English and Spanish. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides State, Territorial, and Tribal title IV-E agencies with the renewed form and instructions approved by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reporting quarterly financial information on the title IV-E Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, Guardianship Assistance, Kinship Navigator and Prevention Services Programs, as well as annual reporting data for Adoption Savings. An updated version of the CB-496 form was released with ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-24-09. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the Extension of Delayed Effective Date of Policy Regarding Title IV-E Administrative Costs for Children Placed in Unlicensed Foster Family Homes Issued in ACYF-CB-PA-01-02, "Clarifying Guidance Regarding Candidates for Foster Care," July 3, 2001. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report describes the results of the subsequent primary review of Idaho’s Title IV-E foster care program. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This Program Instruction (PI) provides instructions to tribal title IV-E agencies administering or supervising the administration of title IV-E under sections 479B and 471(a) of the Act on the title IV-E prevention program requirements. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.