The Children’s Bureau conducts the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews (IV-E Reviews) to monitor Title IV-E agencies’ compliance with federally mandated requirements under Title IV, Part E, of the Social Security Act. To that end, a IV-E Review team, which may include Peer Reviewers, conducts case record reviews using the Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility On-Site Review Instrument and Instructions. (Peer Reviewers are not used for every IV-E Review. The Children's Bureau may use up to two Peer Reviewers for a primary review and up to four Peer Reviewers for a secondary review.) Peer Reviewers are Title IV-E experts who can make individual professional judgments regarding initial and ongoing eligibility for Title IV-E programs. They perform this work as participants in the IV-E Reviews. Peer Reviewers must have extensive knowledge of Title IV-E eligibility criteria. The qualifications for individuals interested in participating as Peer Reviewers include: We encourage applications from bilingual and Spanish-speaking persons, and those with experience working in Tribal child welfare programs. For more information on becoming a Peer Reviewer in the IV-E Reviews, please contact the Child Welfare Compliance Reviews Team at JBS International, Inc. (See Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews Peer Reviewer Information page to contact) 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 Program Instruction provides instructions on the requirements state title IV-E agencies must meet when electing the title IV-E prevention program. ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-24-07 supersedes ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-18-09 issued November 30, 2018, upon publication. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

The Child Welfare Reviews Project assists the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in administering the title IV-E foster care eligibility reviews (FC eligibility reviews). Specifically, the project manages the following activities: Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

The Children’s Bureau supports a contract to provide evaluation technical assistance to title IV-E agencies in conducting evaluations of their Child Welfare Waiver Demonstration projects. This document summarizes the technical assistance contract to assist title IV-E agencies in evaluating these projects; assist the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) in monitoring and reviewing the progress of these evaluations; and synthesize and disseminate findings from the evaluations. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This template is suggested to guide title IV-E agencies on developing a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) in response to findings of their title IV-E foster care eligibility review (IV-E review). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This template is suggested to guide title IV-E agencies on developing a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) in response to findings of their title IV-E foster care eligibility review (IV-E review). Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report examines several critical issues that have affected the evaluation efforts of many title IV-E agencies and reviews a range of strategies that states and tribes may consider to address these issues effectively. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

This report examines several critical issues that have affected the evaluation efforts of many title IV-E agencies and reviews a range of strategies that states and tribes may consider to address these issues effectively. 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.