An Overview of Independent Verification and Validation Services for Child Welfare Information Systems Development

Explore how independent verification and validation services for title IV-E agencies are used for child welfare information systems projects.

Publication year: 2017
Author:
Capacity Building Center for States

Description

Demonstrates a high-level overview of independent verification and validation (IV&V) services for title IV-E agencies and introduces the usefulness of IV&V services for child welfare information systems projects. Provides information related to implementation of IV&V services for child welfare information technology departments, and describes the independent roles of both the agency and the IV&V service provider. The guide offers information on performance expectations and activities unique to projects in waterfall and agile project approaches. Highlights federal regulatory requirements around IV&V services, and provides information on procuring IV&V services.

Suggested Citation

Capacity Building Center for States. (2017). An Overview of Independent Verification and Validation Services for Child Welfare Information Systems Development. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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