This section includes the CFSR Procedures Manual; information on logistics, recruitment, and state planning; and Children's Bureau information on CFSR/CQI processes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This video provides an overview of the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs), which are periodic reviews of state child welfare systems conducted by the Children's Bureau in partnership with states. The video covers the history and purpose of the CFSRs, outcomes and systemic factors, the review process, and program improvement planning.
This manual describes the structure and process of the CFSRs, including the overall framework, the statewide assessment, the onsite review, case sampling, stakeholder interviews, determinations of substantial conformity, collaborating during the CFSRs, statewide data indicators, and the planning conference call schedule. Updated November 2015.
This document provides detail on how states and the Children's Bureau will work to verify each state's ability to meet the case review criteria in Technical Bulletin #7.
This document contains frequently asked questions about Case Review Criterion 1: "The state operates an internal case review process at least annually that assesses statewide practice performance for the key child welfare areas using a uniform sampling process and methodology."
This document lists the Traditional Reviews and State Conducted Case Reviews scheduled in fiscal year 2018 of Round 3 of the CFSRs.
States use this document to supply contact information for state CFSR contacts.
This letter summarizes the contents of the CFSR State Planning Package.
This flier provides details about recruitment for a national pool of child welfare professionals who support the Children’s Bureau in administering the federal Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) in three roles: CFSR Reviewer, QA Specialist, and Note-Taking Specialist.
This document lists the Round 3 reviews by type and date.
This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the history, purpose, and process of the CFSRs.
This fact sheet provides information on how court representatives can participate in and support the CFSRs
This fact sheet provides information on how governors can participate in and support the CFSRs.
This fact sheet provides information on how foster and adoptive parents can participate in and support the CFSRs.
This fact sheet provides information on how state legislators can participate in and support the CFSRs.
This fact sheet provides CFSR-related information and findings concerning mental and behavioral health.
This fact sheet provides information on how parents and caregivers can participate in and support the CFSRs.
This fact sheet provides CFSR-related information and findings concerning substance abuse, as well opportunities for substance abuse professionals.
This fact sheet provides information on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the CFSRs, including review findings and opportunities for Tribal involvement in the reviews.
This fact sheet provides information on how youth can participate in and support the CFSRs.
