CB provides support and guidance to programs that focus on strengthening families, preventing child abuse and neglect, protecting children when abuse or neglect has occurred, and ensuring that every child and youth has a permanent family or family connection. CB is one of two bureaus specifically for children’s issues within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families of the Administration
for Children and Families under the U.S. Child Welfare Monitoring
CB monitors State child welfare services, as mandated by Congress, to help States and Tribes achieve positive outcomes for children and families through Child and Family Services Reviews, Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility Reviews, the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System, and Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System Assessment Reviews. Children’s Bureau Express (CBX)
CBX presents the latest news and resources related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. Each month, subscribers receive updates from the Children’s Bureau, feature articles on a theme of critical interest, and reports on recent research, tools for practice, and other resources. Frequently Requested Information
CB provides frequently requested information on all aspects of child welfare, including adoption, child abuse and neglect, foster care, supporting and preserving families, and more. Laws and Policies
CB’s Child Welfare Policy Manual describes the mandatory policies that are based in Federal law and program regulations. It also provides interpretations of Federal statutes and program regulations initiated by inquiries from State child welfare agencies and ACF Regional Offices. Partnerships
Children’s Bureau relies on its strong partnerships. Through policy guidance, funding support, training, technical assistance, and monitoring activities, CB seeks to develop and disseminate knowledge, support systems change, and improve children’s lives. Programs and Funding
With an annual budget of more than $7 billion, CB awards discretionary grants for research, program development, and the information systems necessary to support them. Current CB discretionary grant opportunities are posted on Grants.gov. Funding announcements are released every spring. Special Initiatives
• Adoption Excellence Awards
• National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• National Foster Care Month
• National Adoption Month
Statistics and Research
Knowledge built through CB programs, data collection, and monitoring efforts is disseminated to the field in statistics, research reports, webinars, and publications to help child welfare professionals improve their services to children and families. T&TA Network
CB provides comprehensive support to States, Tribes, communities, and child welfare professionals through its Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Network. Members supply coordinated training, technical assistance, research, and consultation services; build and disseminate knowledge on child welfare issues; and implement strategies intended to achieve sustainable, systemic change.
