The Prevention Services Clearinghouse has posted several new FAQs which are available on their website: Can a program or service be re-reviewed? Can an individual study of a program or... (Read more)
Published Feb 12, 2020
This document was revised to include updated federal regulations. For Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTP) settings, Family First establishes additional claiming requirements related to child assessment and court approval of... (Read more)
Published Feb 10, 2020
This new IM from the Children's Bureau was released to inform title IV-E agencies on how to use CCWIS, non-CCWIS information systems, websites, and applications to support of child welfare... (Read more)
Published Feb 10, 2020
A new Child Welfare Policy Manual (CWPM) Question and Answer has been released that will be posted in section 8.2 “Title IV-E, Adoption Assistance Program”. The new Q/A is below... (Read more)
Published Feb 7, 2020
The Children’s Bureau has released the attached new Program Instruction ACYF-CB-PI-20-03, which provides guidance to Indian Tribes, Indian Tribal Organizations and Indian Tribal Consortia (Tribes) on requirements for submission of... (Read more)
Published Feb 6, 2020
The Children’s Bureau has released the attached new Program Instruction ACYF-CB-PI-20-02, which provides guidance to State title IV-B/IV-E agencies on requirements for submission of the: First Annual Progress and Services... (Read more)
Published Feb 5, 2020
The ABA Center on Children and the Law has just published a Tool for Engaging the Legal Community in Implementing Family First. This tool lays the groundwork for state and... (Read more)
Published Feb 5, 2020
This IM from the federal Children's Bureau to States & Tribes about the research and positive reunification outcomes associated with frequent & quality visitation. The purpose of this memorandum is... (Read more)
Published Feb 4, 2020
On February 4, 2020, Maryland received confirmation of approval for their Family First Title IV-E Prevention Program Plan. View the plan here .(Read more)
Published Feb 4, 2020
This report, from the Congressional Research Service, outlines the purposes of child welfare, the federal programs under child welfare and the funding streams which support child welfare. Includes information on... (Read more)
Published Feb 3, 2020