Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs)

The Child and Family Services Review Round 4 Community of Practice promotes collaboration and learning among states or territories engaged in Round 4 of the Child and Family Services Review. Its focus includes the components of the CFSR and the priorities of the Children’s Bureau in Round 4 including robust use of data and evidence, engagement of those with lived experience, and advancing racial equity. It is currently open to all jurisdictions. The membership includes CFSR Managers/Leads, Child Welfare Directors, Case Review Coordinators, CQI Managers/Leads, Court Improvement Administrators, Legal/Judicial partners, Data System Managers, Data Analysts, individuals with lived experience and lived expertise, relevant partners to an individual jurisdiction and anyone who is part of a jurisdiction’s CFSR planning and implementation team. Membership is open to those who meet the criteria and must be approved by the Children’s Bureau.

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)/Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) Managers Peer Group promotes collaboration among state or territory CQI and CFSR managers to achieve quality improvements in child welfare practice and positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. Members of this group include managers who oversee statewide assessment reports, Program Improvement Plans and case reviews, and staff responsible for Child and Family Services Plans. Membership is open to those who meet the criteria and must be approved by the Children’s Bureau.