{"@type": "dcat:Dataset", "accessLevel": "public", "bureauCode": ["009:70"], "contactPoint": {"@type": "vcard:Contact", "fn": "ACF Data Team", "hasEmail": "mailto:ohsepr@acf.hhs.gov"}, "description": "This report to Congress provides information on the performance of states on seven national outcome categories and also includes data on contextual factors and findings of analyses conducted across states.\n\n(PDF)\n\n(PDF\u00a0(PDF) - 4.04MB)\n\n(PDF)\n\n(PDF\u00a0(PDF) - 1.18MB)\n\nThe PDF is best viewed in Chrome or Firefox. If using Internet Explorer\u00a0(IE), please right click the link, save the file, and view it locally.\n\nExecutive Summary\n\nContextual FactorsState Performance on Outcome MeasuresConclusion and Recommendations for Further InvestigationChild Welfare Outcomes Data Site\n\nIntroduction to the Child Welfare Outcomes, Data, and Analysis\n\nOutcome MeasuresContext DataData SourcesData Analyses in the ReportThe Child Welfare Outcomes Report Data Site\n\nChapter 1: Child Welfare Outcomes Demographic Data\n\nNational Child PopulationChildren in Foster CareFoster Care Entry RatesChildren Waiting for Adoption and Children AdoptedSummary\n\nChapter 2: Keeping Children Safe\n\nChild Victims and Child FatalitiesRange of State Performance on Safety-Related Outcome MeasuresChanges Over Time in State Performance on Measures of Maltreatment Recurrence and Maltreatment of Children in Foster CareSummary of Findings Regarding Keeping Children Safe\n\nChapter 3: Finding Permanent Homes for Children in Foster Care\n\nRange of Performance in Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster CareChanges Over Time in State Performance on Measures of Achieving PermanencySummary of Findings Regarding Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster Care\n\nChapter 4: Achieving Timely Reunifications and Adoptions for Children in Foster Care\n\nCaseworker VisitsTimeliness of ReunificationsChanges Over Time in State Performance With Regard to Achieving Timely ReunificationsTimeliness of AdoptionsChanges Over Time in State Performance With Regard to Timeliness of AdoptionsSummary of Findings Regarding Achieving Reunifications and Adoptions in a Timely Manner\n\nChapter 5: Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placement Settings for Children in Foster Care\n\nChanges Over Time in State Performance on Measures of Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placement Settings for Children in Foster CareSummary of Findings Regarding Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placements for Children in Foster Care\n\nChapter 6: State Comments on Performance Relevant to the Seven National Child Welfare Outcomes\n\nAppendix A: Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (Pub. L. 105\u201489)\n\nAppendix B: Child Welfare Outcomes Report: Outcomes and Measures\n\nAppendix C: Caseworker Visits\n\nAppendix D: Child Welfare Outcomes Report: Data Sources and Elements\n\nAppendix E: Child Maltreatment 2016: Summary of Key Findings\n\nAppendix F: The AFCARS Report: FY 2016 Estimates\n\nAppendix G: Data-Quality Criteria\n\nMetadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.", "distribution": [{"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "description": "Access the complete Child Welfare Outcomes 2016: Report to Congress on the official website.", "downloadURL": "https://acf.gov/cb/report/child-welfare-outcomes-2016-report-congress", "mediaType": "text/html", "title": "Official Data Source"}], "identifier": "https://healthdata.gov/api/views/sfb2-nrz8", "issued": "2025-09-04", "keyword": ["reporting", "assessment", "policy", "child", "scope"], "landingPage": "https://healthdata.gov/d/sfb2-nrz8", "modified": "2025-09-06", "programCode": ["009:045"], "publisher": {"@type": "org:Organization", "name": "Administration for Children and Families"}, "theme": ["ACF"], "title": "Child Welfare Outcomes 2016: Report to Congress"}