Child Welfare Data: Three More Years of the Same Old Forms
Published Date: 5/28/2025
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Summary
The Administration for Children and Families wants to keep collecting important child welfare data for three more years, with no changes to how they do it. This helps states keep track of child welfare services smoothly without extra costs or new rules. The current approval lasts until June 30, 2025, so the extension keeps things running without a hitch.
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