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First Round CFSR
The federal Children's Bureau initiated the Child and Family Services Reviews nationwide in 2000. California began its first round of the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR) in 2002. The State's initial Statewide Assessment identified strengths and areas needing improvement in child welfare services' programs and systems, focusing on outcomes for children and families in the areas of safety, permanency and well-being.
California, along with 49 other states did not achieve 100% conformity; therefore a Program Improvement Plan (PIP) was developed in collaboration with our federal partners. The PIP was put into effect to protect and/or strengthen the children and families receiving child welfare services. As a result of discussions with the Administration for Children and Families, Region IX, California revised its PIP, effective November 22, 2004. The revised PIP was approved through June 30, 2005.
The documents which made up California's PIP are below:
Approval Letter from Sharon Fujii, Regional Administrator, ACF, Region IX
PIP Table of Contents
PIP Overview
PIP Narrative
PIP Matrix
Appendices:
PIP Glossary
PIP Team Members
List of Stakeholders
PIP Agreement Form
U.C. Berkeley Analysis of Minimum Improvement Requirements
California-Child and Family Services Review (Outcomes and Accountability) Matrix
Fairness and Equity Matrix