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Statewide Assessment 2007
The Statewide Assessment is the first phase of the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) and was completed in December 2007. The assessment provided California an opportunity to examine data and qualitative information related to the state's child welfare programs in relationship to its programmatic goals and desired outcomes of children and families. The Statewide Assessment report evaluated data and information regarding outcomes in the areas of safety, permanency, well-being and seven systemic factors affecting provision of services. The report also identified areas of strength and those needing improvement, as well as promising practices across the state.
- Statewide Assessment Report 2007
- Executive Summary
- Statewide Assessment Instrument
The CDSS utilized a number of established collaborative groups in collecting information for the Statewide Assessment. A Steering Committee, Statewide Assessment Team, Data Team were specifically created by CDSS for further input of California's child welfare system and the department also co-hosted a Statewide Stakeholder Convening. For further information about these groups, please click here.
In addition, the following links were key data sources for the completion of California's Statewide Assessment:
- Focus Groups
- Analysis of County PQCR's
- County System Improvement Plans (SIP)
- Analysis of County SIPs
- County Quarterly Data Reports
- UC Berkeley CWS/CMS Dynamic Report System
- Manual of Policies & Procedures, Division 31 Regulations
- California Juvenile Laws and Rules
- Preliminary Highlights from the Evaluation of Child Welfare Pilot Projects in 11 Counties