Resources in this section focus on findings from the Child and Family Services Reviews and review State outcomes as compared to other jurisdictions for the most recent reporting period.
CFSR Round 3 Report for Legal and Judicial Communities
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau (2021)
Analyzes results from around the country from Round 3 of the Child and Family Services Reviews and provides recommendations for the legal and judicial communities based on findings.
CFSR Round 3 Statewide Data Indicators Workbook
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau (2021)
Examines State performance from Round 3 of the Child and Family Services Reviews and discusses data indicators and comparisons to other jurisdictions for the most recent reporting period.
Child and Family Services Reviews Aggregate Report: Round 3: Fiscal Years (2015–2018)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau (2020)
Highlights key findings from States that participated in Round 3 of the Child and Family Services Reviews.
The CFSR Aggregate Report Addendum presents an advanced analysis of the results.
Child and Youth Connections: Results From CFSR Round 3 (2015–2018)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau (2020)
Summarizes findings from Round 3 of the Child and Family Services Reviews, which describe how well child welfare systems across the country helped promote and preserve children’s connections in four areas: with parents; with siblings; with extended family members; and with community, culture, school, and friends.
Focus on Youth CFSR Findings: 2015–2017
JBS International, Inc. (2019)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau
Presents Child and Family Services Reviews results related to older youth (ages 16–17) in foster care for the 38 States reviewed during the first 3 years of Round 3 (2015–2017).
Handout Features Child and Family Services Review Outcomes, Systemic Factors, and Associated Items and Data Indicators
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children’s Bureau (2019)
Children’s Bureau Express, 20(7)
Describes assessment items for States related to the Child and Family Services Reviews and discusses systemic factors that may impact the assessed outcomes.