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PI-01-05
This Program Instruction (PI) explains the SACWIS Policy Guidance - Cost Allocation Policies for Operational SACWIS Systems. Metadata-only record linking to the original... -
Dear Colleague Letter on Best Practices for Adhering to Early and Periodic...
On November 22, 2024, the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) released a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) pertaining to the... -
State Requirements for Electing Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services...
The purpose of this Program Instruction (PI) is to instruct state title IV-E agencies on the title IV-E prevention program requirements and on the flexibility such agencies may... -
PI-06-06
This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the Title IV-E State Plan Amendments – The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Metadata-only record linking to the original... -
PI-93-13
This Program Instruction (PI) supersedes ACYF-CB-IM-83-04 issued June 6, 1983. This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on planning requirements for receipt of direct... -
CCWIS Technical Bulletin #3
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... -
IM-01-01
This Information Memorandum (IM) provides the amendment to ACYF-CB-IM-00-01, December 28, 2000, to correct the methodology for calculating foster care re-entries. Metadata-only... -
IM-01-09
This Information Memorandum (IM) provides States, Tribes, and Territories a comprehensive list of those Children's Bureau policies withdrawn in 2000 and 2001. Metadata-only... -
Use of Court Improvement Programs to Assist Dependency Courts in Response to COVID-19
This letter from the Children’s Bureau encourages state court administrators and chief justices to engage their Court Improvement Programs to assist dependency courts in their... -
CCWIS Transition Period Presentation
This presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Transition Period as defined by Federal Regulation 45 CFR 1355.56 as well as submission... -
Title IV-E Reviews — Peer Reviewer Requirements and Responsibilities
Peer Reviewer participation in the IV-E Reviews requires a significant commitment of time and effort. The general requirements and responsibilities of Peer Reviewers... -
IM-01-07
This Information Memorandum (IM) provides information and guidance for use by States and Regional Offices on Updated National Standards for the Child and Family Service Reviews... -
Instructions to Run Data Quality (DQ) Checks and Observed Performance Syntax...
This document provides an overview and brief description of the folders, files, and syntax included in the CFSR round 3 zip file; considerations and steps for running the... -
PI-97-04
This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the Title IV-E State Plan Amendments. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below. -
Technical Bulletin #23 — Compliance and Penalties
This technical bulletin provides title IV-E agencies with information on the standards an AFCARS data file must meet to comply with the provisions of the AFCARS regulations... -
PI-12-07
This Program Instruction (PI) provides guidance on the Annual Credit Report required by the Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act (Public Law (P.L.) 112-34).... -
ED and HHS Letter to Chief State School Officers and Child Welfare Directors...
ED and HHS Letter to Chief State School Officers and Child Welfare Directors on Implementing the Fostering Connections Act (DOC) - Discusses supporting the well-being and... -
PI-97-05
This Program Instruction (PI) provides instruction on the amendments to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act and Related Policy Issuances. Metadata-only record linking to the... -
IM-03-01
This Information Memoradum (IM) reiterates support for the Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA), as amended by the Interethnic Adoption Provisions of The Small Business Job... -
Propuestas de Selección de Sitios
This Spanish-language document presents factors that the Children's Bureau recommends states consider in their proposals for the selection of Child and Family Services Review...