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AFCARS 2020 New Technical Bulletins and Intro to NCWDMS

AFCARS 2020 Implementation
December 12, 2022

The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held an AFCARS Open Office Hours for the implementation of AFCARS 2020 in December 2022. This session was for state and tribal program administrators, child welfare data leaders, and information system programmers. It was an opportunity to ask questions specific to an agency's implementation. Below is the slide deck of the question and answers that were presented during the session.

AFCARS Office Hours August - October 2022

AFCARS 2020 Implementation
October 17, 2022

The Children's Bureau Data Analytics and Reporting Team held three AFCARS Open Office Hours for the implementation of AFCARS 2020 in August, September, and October of 2022.  

This is a presentation that provides an overview of the AFCARS 2019 NPRM and where to submit comments.

This DSS presentation is the second in a two-part series on CCWIS cost allocation and the difference between CCWIS and non-CCWIS cost allocation. It explains how to use the CCWIS Automated Function Checklist to develop a CCWIS cost allocation plan. In addition, it explains how to apply the cost allocation plan to project costs and how to submit cost allocation plans.

CCWIS Data Quality Plans

January 29, 2019

This DSS presentation describes the CCWIS data quality requirements, as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 1355.52. In addition, this presentation provides guidance on biennial reviews and on how to compose CCWIS data quality plans.

The Children's Bureau, Division of State Systems (DSS) presented regarding how to electronically exchange data with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

This is a brief presentation on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting comments and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to provide an additional two fiscal years to comply with the AFCARS requirements in the December 2016 final rule that were published in the Federal Register on March 15, 2018.

This brief DSS presentation provides targeted guidance to title IV-E agencies on whether to submit an updated Cost Allocation Methodology (CAM) or Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plan (PA-CAP) as a result of the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) transition period ending on July 31, 2018.

CCWIS Reviews Presentation

September 27, 2017

This DSS presentation describes the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Review and Assessment process, as defined by Federal Regulations 45 CFR 1355.55.

This presentation highlights findings from the 24 states that participated in round 3 of the CFSRs in FY 2015—2016, including feedback from parents and youth and information about Program Improvement Plans.