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What is the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR)?

CFSR

The CFSR is a Federal-State collaborative effort designed to help ensure that quality services are provided to children and families through State child welfare systems. The review identifies strengths and areas needing improvement in State programs and systems, focusing on outcomes for children and families in the areas of safety, permanency, and child and family well-being. This intensive review is conducted in partnership with all local districts and voluntary agencies and incorporates four components: Data Indicator Performance, the Statewide Assessment, the On-site Review, and the Program Improvement Plan.


Child and Family Services Review Laura Velez video

OCFS received the final Child and Family Services Review report from the Administration for Children, Youth and Families in March. Deputy Commissioner Laura Velez details some of the findings and next steps.

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Latest News

FAR Newsletter now available.


OCFS is proud to introduce the new CFSR webpage and newsletter.  This site is intended to share information with caseworkers, supervisors and administrators about improving outcomes for children, youth and families.  We hope you visit this site frequently for the latest information on the CFSR.

Key Practice

Family Engagement
OCFS is committed to supporting and enhancing frontline case practice related to family engagement.  The Program Improvement Plan is targeted at capacity building at the local level, including addressing basic underlying beliefs and principles of family engagement. For more information on Family Engagement click on the Permanency/Well-being tab.